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Introduced
12/15/2025
12/15/2025
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
an active part of the Civil Rights movement. Dr. Bunche declined President Truman’s offer for the position of assistant Secretary of State due to segregated housing conditions in the District.5 He also helped lead the civil rights march organized by Martin Luther King, Jr., from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965.6 Dr. Bunche tellingly noted that “segregation and democracy are incompatible.”7 He passed on December 9, 1971, leaving behind a legacy of tackling both national and international relations. Please feel free to reach out to me or my Legislative Director, Neferteria Brown, with any questions or for additional information. She can be reached at nbrown@dccouncil.gov or by phone at (771) 333-9734. Zachary Parker Ward 5 Councilmember Chair, Committee on Youth Affairs 5 Id. 6 Id. 7 Id. Co r A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To symbolically designate the 1500 block of Jackson Street, N.E., in Ward 5, as Ralph J. Bunche Way.
AI Summary
This bill symbolically designates the 1500 block of Jackson Street, N.E., in Ward 5 of Washington, D.C. as "Ralph J. Bunche Way" in honor of Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, a distinguished civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The designation is being made under the Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures Act of 1982, which provides procedures for naming streets. The bill includes standard legislative provisions for fiscal impact and effective date, noting that the act will take effect after mayoral approval (or potential veto override), a 30-day congressional review period, and publication in the District of Columbia Register. While the bill does not physically change the street, it serves as a symbolic recognition of Dr. Bunche's significant contributions to civil rights, international diplomacy, and social justice, commemorating his legacy in the District of Columbia.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Public Hearing Held (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0550 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/61014/Introduction/B26-0550-Introduction.pdf |
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