Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1778: Raheem, Micaiah; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 18, 2026
A RESOLUTION commending Micaiah Raheem; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending Micaiah Raheem; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending Micaiah Raheem; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Micaiah Raheem, also known as Raheem the Dream, is a Georgia-based artist who has carved his own lane in music with authenticity, determination, and unmistakable Southern energy, blending raw street perspective with melodic instincts and confident storytelling; and WHEREAS, rooted in Atlanta's rich and influential hip-hop culture, his music balances hard-hitting beats with introspective moments that reflect perseverance, resilience, and ambition born from real-life experiences, while offering motivational anthems and personal reflections that resonate with audiences across generations; and WHEREAS, Micaiah Raheem began his musical journey while attending high school in Atlanta, where he performed as an MC at talent shows and earned the nickname "The Dream" from his classmates, a name that would become synonymous with his artistic identity and musical career; and WHEREAS, in 1986, he recorded his first track on Arvis Records, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking path in Southern hip-hop, and on August 3, 1986, he became Atlanta's H. R. 1778 LC 112 3981 first rap artist to receive regular radio rotation in the Atlanta market when his music was placed in rotation by Mitch Faulkner, program director of Kiss 104 FM, opening doors for generations of artists to follow; and WHEREAS, by the early 1990s, Raheem the Dream's music had become a defining soundtrack …
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D) · primary sponsor
- Inga Willis (D)
- McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)
- Doreen Carter (D, 93)
- Yasmin Neal (D, 79)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, 95)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1778?
- HR1778 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Raheem, Micaiah; commend.
- What does HR1778 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending Micaiah Raheem; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1778?
- Passed both chambers as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1778?
- Eric Bell (D), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1778?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74241
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