H.Res. 626

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 626 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 626

Commemorating the continuation of the semicentennial of hip hop and 
designating August 11, 2025, as ``Hip Hop Celebration Day'', 
designating August 2025 as ``Hip Hop Recognition Month'', and 
designating November 2025 as ``Hip Hop History Month''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 1, 2025

Ms. Kamlager-Dove (for herself, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, and Mr. 
Cleaver) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Workforce

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RESOLUTION

Commemorating the continuation of the semicentennial of hip hop and 
designating August 11, 2025, as ``Hip Hop Celebration Day'', 
designating August 2025 as ``Hip Hop Recognition Month'', and 
designating November 2025 as ``Hip Hop History Month''.

Whereas 2023 was the 50th anniversary of the creation of hip hop;
Whereas, on August 11, 1973, Clive ``DJ Kool Herc'' Campbell introduced his 
innovative style of disc jockeying at an event organized by his sister, 
Cindy Campbell, called the ``Back To School Jam'', which was held in the 
recreation room of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, New York;
Whereas, together, Clive ``DJ Kool Herc'' Campbell and the master of ceremonies 
engaged the crowd with rap on the microphone, while partygoers known as 
B-boys and B-girls danced, and introduced a new style, later known as 
``hip hop'', which combined the elements of a disc jockey (commonly 
known as a ``DJ''), a master of ceremonies (commonly known as an 
``MC''), music, art, and dance;
Whereas Clive ``DJ Kool Herc'' Campbell was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall 
of Fame in 2023;
Whereas, from the humble beginnings of hip hop in New York City, the music, 
lyricism, dance, and art of hip hop has become a culture found in 
communities across the United States, and has long been a worldwide 
phenomenon;
Whereas the art and culture of hip hop is an original creation of the United 
States and one of the most popular genres of music within the United 
States;
Whereas hip hop has had notable Southern influences following its Northern 
inception, such as jazz and bounce from New Orleans, Louisiana, the 
blues from Mississippi, and country from the South, and these influences 
along with other celebrated genres of music, such as disco, gospel, 
soul, rock and roll, and Indigenous music from across the United States, 
have all helped hip hop transcend boundaries and contributed significant 
intellectual heritage and regional influence to the creation and 
progression of hip hop over the last century;
Whereas the hip hop genre has been reinvented often over the years since 1973, 
reflecting the State, city, and region of the music, from G-funk and 
hyphy on the West Coast, to bass and trap in the South, to drill in the 
Midwest, to reggae and dancehall influences, to many other sounds from 
coast to coast and from abroad, including contemporary hip hop, which 
continues that trend by allowing listeners not only to unwind and escape 
through a rhythmic beat but also to resonate and empathize with the 
stories being told;
Whereas hip hop artists and supporters, originally of African heritage, now 
transcend many different ages, ethnicities, religions, locations, 
political affiliations, and socioeconomic statuses, which demonstrates 
the versatility and inclusivity of hip hop art and culture;
Whereas the art and culture of hip hop have been adapted in many innovative 
forms that are inspirational, challenging, humorous, thought-provoking, 
and spiritual;
Whereas hip hop as a multidimensional art form and lifestyle continues to 
produce new subgenres of music and stylistic lexicons and promotes new 
cultural imprints, trends, and movements that reverberate across the 
United States and around the globe;
Whereas hip hop has provided opportunities for extracurricular activities, youth 
empowerment, creative outlets, physical fitness, vocabulary exercises, 
poetry, analytical thinking, entertainment, employment, and economic 
impact and has become an industry that generates billions of dollars 
annually;
Whereas hip hop art, education, and culture have positive effects on society;
Whereas, on August 11, 2025, the Federal Government, States, cities, and towns 
will observe Hip Hop Celebration Day;
Whereas, during the month of August 2025, the Federal Government, States, 
cities, and towns will observe Hip Hop Recognition Month; and
Whereas, during the month of November 2025, the Federal Government, States, 
cities, and towns will observe Hip Hop History Month: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``Hip Hop Celebration 
Day'';
(2) supports the designation of ``Hip Hop Recognition 
Month'';
(3) supports the designation of ``Hip Hop History Month'';
(4) recognizes the decades of contributions of hip hop to 
art and culture;
(5) encourages Congress to commemorate the anniversary of 
hip hop and support appropriate activities that recognize the 
historic milestone and cultural legacy of the ``Back to School 
Jam'' of August 11, 1973; and
(6) encourages local governments in the United States to 
build partnerships with local hip hop entities and other 
members of the creative arts and music communities in 
celebration of the anniversary of hip hop.
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