Bills · SRES 368
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 368Arts, Culture, Religion
A 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".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents an official acknowledgment by the U.S. Senate of hip hop's profound and lasting impact on American and global culture. For a genre that began as an underground movement in the Bronx, this resolution elevates its status and validates its artistic, economic, and social contributions.
If this resolution becomes law (passes the Senate), it provides a formal framework for celebrating hip hop, encouraging educational initiatives and local community engagement during the designated times in 2025. If it doesn't pass, hip hop's cultural importance will still be recognized organically, but without the specific, high-level governmental endorsement and suggested observances that this resolution proposes.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day."
This provides a specific date for nationwide celebration of hip hop's origins and ongoing influence.
PROVISION 02
Designates August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month."
This dedicates an entire month to acknowledging hip hop's history and contributions across the United States.
PROVISION 03
Designates November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month."
This sets aside a specific time for education and reflection on the historical development and cultural evolution of hip hop.
PROVISION 04
Encourages Senators to commemorate the anniversary of hip hop.
This prompts legislative leaders to engage in activities that recognize this cultural milestone.
PROVISION 05
Encourages local governments to partner with local hip hop entities and creative arts communities.
This fosters community-level engagement and collaboration to celebrate hip hop's legacy.
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D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 2
Introduced in Senate
AUG 2
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5515-5516)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 368
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 2, 2025
Last actionAug 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 2, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 368Arts, Culture, Religion
A 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".
INTRODUCED AUG 2, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 2, 2025
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