District of ColumbiaD.C. symbolically names part of 15th Street NE for Ralph J. Bunche
A D.C. law symbolically names the stretch of 15th Street NE between Jackson and Kearny streets Ralph J. Bunche Way.
What it does
D.C. law gives 15th Street NE, between Jackson Street NE and Kearny Street NE, the symbolic name Ralph J. Bunche Way.
Argument forThe honorary name could help neighbors recognize Ralph J. Bunche when they talk about this stretch of street.
Argument againstThe honorary name could confuse visitors who know this stretch only as 15th Street NE.
More detail
The D.C. Council symbolically names this stretch of street Ralph J. Bunche Way. It covers 15th Street NE between Jackson Street NE and Kearny Street NE. The act took effect after mayoral approval and a 30-day congressional review period.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Aug 7Law L26-0151, Effective from Jul 18, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011059Latest
- Jun 5Act A26-0329 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008181
- Jun 4Transmitted to CongressMinor
- May 29Returned from Mayor
- May 29Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0329Became Law
- May 14Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on May 29, 2026To Governor
- May 5Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Mar 31First Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded First Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Mar 31Committee Mark-up of B26-0550 by the Committee of the Whole
- Jan 13Public Hearing on B26-0550 View Public Hearing Record
- Jan 6Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- 2025
- Dec 26Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Dec 26Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0550 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Dec 19Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the WholeMinor
- Dec 15B26-0550 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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