District of ColumbiaD.C. Council would celebrate the 17th Street High Heel Race
If adopted, the D.C. Council would formally celebrate the annual race and wish its drag performers and other participants a fabulous evening.
What it does
The Council would recognize the annual 17th Street event as an LGBTQ+ tradition and send its good wishes to the people taking part.
Argument forOfficial recognition could affirm race participants and the LGBTQ+ communities represented at this annual D.C. tradition.
Argument againstBecause the resolution only expresses celebration, it may offer participants symbolic recognition without providing direct services or other support.
More detail
The D.C. Council would formally celebrate the race and wish its participants a fabulous evening. The recognition covers the annual 17th Street High Heel Race and its participants, including drag artists. If adopted, the resolution would take effect on its first publication date in the District of Columbia Register.
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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
- Oct 6Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0204Latest
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Oct 6Final Reading, CCMinor
- Oct 6Retained by the Council
- Oct 2CER26-0209 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
- Oct 6Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0204Latest
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