Plain English Breakdown
The official status label says 'Enacted' but also notes it is under Congressional Review; the effective date depends on these future steps completing.
Charlie McCormick Way Designation Act of 2026
This law gives a special honorary name to part of Champlain Street in Washington, D.C., to honor Charlie McCormick.
What This Bill Does
- Symbolically names the section of Champlain Street NW between Euclid Street NW and Columbia Road NW as 'Charlie McCormick Way'.
- Uses existing rules from the Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures Act of 1982 to make this name change.
- Adopts a fiscal impact statement that was included in the committee report for this bill.
Who It Names or Affects
- Residents and visitors who use Champlain Street NW between Euclid Street NW and Columbia Road NW
Terms To Know
- Symbolically designate
- Giving a street or place an honorary name.
- Fiscal impact statement
- A document explaining the cost of the new law, as adopted from the committee report.
Limits and Unknowns
- The act takes effect only after approval by the Mayor and a 30-day period of congressional review.
- If the Mayor vetoes the bill, it can still take effect if the Council votes to override the veto.