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Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2026, as "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

USA119th CongressHRES-1485| House 
| Updated: 8/20/2026

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution expresses support for designating August 22, 2026, as "Chuck Brown Day" to honor the late musician's profound contributions to music and the District of Columbia. Chuck Brown, known as the "Godfather of Go-Go," was the primary architect of the unique go-go musical genre, a blend of funk, soul, and Latin sounds that became the official music of D.C. His career spanned decades, producing 22 studio albums and hits like "Bustin' Loose," which topped the R&B charts in 1979. Brown also received a Grammy nomination and a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship, demonstrating his widespread recognition. The resolution acknowledges his influence on subsequent generations of musicians and his commitment to D.C. statehood, solidifying his legacy as a talented artist and community figure.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1091
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2020, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-541
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2019, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1324
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2022, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-593
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2021, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1415
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2024, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-662
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2023, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1046
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2018, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-494
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2017, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
Aug 20, 2026
Submitted in House
Aug 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1091
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2020, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-541
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2019, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1324
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2022, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-593
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2021, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1415
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2024, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-662
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2023, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1046
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2018, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-494
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2017, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • August 20, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • August 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2026, as "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

USA119th CongressHRES-1485| House 
| Updated: 8/20/2026
This House Resolution expresses support for designating August 22, 2026, as "Chuck Brown Day" to honor the late musician's profound contributions to music and the District of Columbia. Chuck Brown, known as the "Godfather of Go-Go," was the primary architect of the unique go-go musical genre, a blend of funk, soul, and Latin sounds that became the official music of D.C. His career spanned decades, producing 22 studio albums and hits like "Bustin' Loose," which topped the R&B charts in 1979. Brown also received a Grammy nomination and a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship, demonstrating his widespread recognition. The resolution acknowledges his influence on subsequent generations of musicians and his commitment to D.C. statehood, solidifying his legacy as a talented artist and community figure.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1091
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2020, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-541
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2019, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1324
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2022, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-593
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2021, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1415
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2024, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-662
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2023, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1046
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2018, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-494
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2017, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
Aug 20, 2026
Submitted in House
Aug 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1091
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2020, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-541
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2019, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1324
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2022, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-593
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2021, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1415
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2024, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-662
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2023, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1046
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2018, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-494
    Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2017, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.


  • August 20, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • August 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted