B 26-0550 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Ralph J. Bunche Way Designation Act of 2025

This bill symbolically designates the 1500 block of Jackson Street, N.E., in Ward 5 as "Ralph J. Bunche Way." It does not create new policies, funding, or obligations - it solely honors Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning diplomat and civil rights leader who lived in the Brookland neighborhood. The designation affects the street name in that specific Ward 5 location, recognizing his historical connection to the area. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no fiscal impact or regulatory changes.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Council Passage

May 2026

Signed into Law

Aug 2026

Introduced Dec 15, 2025 Signed Aug 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossment → Enrollment · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill text was converted from its 'Engrossed' version to its 'Enrolled' version, which is the final form signed by the Mayor and ready for the President. The substantive policy content remains identical: the bill designates 15th Street, NE, between Jackson and Kearny Streets as Ralph J. Bunche Way. The only significant change is the addition of signature lines for the Council Chairman and the Mayor at the end of the document.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated from 'ENGROSSED ORIGINAL' to 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL', indicating the bill has completed the legislative process and is now in its final, signed form.

Signature lines for the Council Chairman and the Mayor were added to the bottom of the document, which are required for the bill to be considered officially enacted.

Floor votes · Council May 5, 2026

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

May 5, 2026

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

May 5, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Mar 31, 2026

Legislature · Passed

Committee Mark-up of B26-0550 by the Committee of the Whole

legislature

Jan 6, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee of the Whole

legislature

Dec 15, 2025

Introduced

B26-0550 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors