District of ColumbiaD.C. symbolically names Sumner Road SE for Marvin “Slush” Gross
In D.C., Sumner Road SE carries the symbolic name Marvin “Slush” Gross Way under a law effective December 31, 2025.
What it does
Sumner Road SE carries the symbolic name Marvin “Slush” Gross Way. The law took effect December 31, 2025, after mayoral approval and congressional review.
Argument forThe symbolic name could help neighbors remember Marvin “Slush” Gross when they talk about Sumner Road SE.
Argument againstUsing both the symbolic name and Sumner Road SE could confuse visitors looking for the street.
More detail
The D.C. Council symbolically designates Sumner Road SE as Marvin “Slush” Gross Way. The designation covers Sumner Road SE in Washington, D.C. The designation took effect December 31, 2025, after the mayor signed the act and the required congressional review period ended.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 23Law L26-0070, Effective from Dec 31, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000603Latest
- 2025
- Nov 21Act A26-0187 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 012860
- Nov 17Transmitted to CongressMinor
- Nov 10Returned from Mayor
- Nov 10Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0187Became Law
- Oct 28Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Nov 12, 2025To Governor
- Oct 21Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Oct 7Postponed to NEXT LEGISLATIVE MEETING (Mendelson)
- Sep 17First Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded First Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Sep 17Committee Mark-up of B26-0242 by the Committee of the Whole
- Jul 3Public Hearing on B26-0242 View Public Hearing Record
- Jun 13Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Jun 11Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the WholeMinor
- May 9Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0242 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- May 6Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- May 5B26-0242 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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