Real bill currently in Congress c/o HRES/119/1485

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.

Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion ▲ 15 days since action Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC-00, D → Congress.gov

Latest action (2026-08-20): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

What should pass

“AI Consensus Solution”

Chuck Brown Commemorative Coin Act of 2026

To officially recognize and honor Chuck Brown's contributions to music and the District of Columbia through a symbolic designation.

Bipartisan rationale: Democratic priorities: honors a DC artist, supports arts education in underserved communities. Republican priorities: no new federal spending (self-funding), limited government involvement, sunset provision ensures expiration.

Funding: Surcharges on coin sales; no appropriated Variable based on sales; estim Sunset 5y Oversight: Government Accountability Offi Enforcement: Standard fraud and abuse provisions;

Vote-count path: House: likely 400+ yes votes via suspension under expedited procedures; Senate: unanimous consent likely. Could pass with broad bipartisan support.

→ Article I, Section 8, Clause 5 (coin money) → Tenth Amendment (reserves to states, but coinage is federal)

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