Plain English Breakdown
The official status label says the act was published, but the exact calendar day of final enactment depends on future actions by the Mayor or Congress.
Union Wesley Way Designation Act of 2026
This law gives the name Union Wesley Way to a specific public alley in Northeast Washington, D.C.
What This Bill Does
- Symbolically designates a portion of a public alley as Union Wesley Way.
- Identifies the location as abutting Square 4176, Lot 28 between Queens Chappel Terrace and Eastern Avenue.
- Uses existing laws from the Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures Act to make this change.
- Adopts a fiscal impact statement that was included in the committee report.
Who It Names or Affects
- Residents living near Square 4176, Lot 28 in Northeast Washington, D.C.
- The Council of the District of Columbia
- People who use or travel on the public alley between Queens Chappel Terrace and Eastern Avenue
Terms To Know
- Symbolically designate
- Giving a name to a place for recognition without changing its legal status as an alley.
- Square and Lot
- A system used in Washington, D.C. to identify specific blocks of land or properties.
Limits and Unknowns
- The law does not change the physical structure or ownership of the alley.
- The exact date this act takes effect depends on approval by the Mayor and a 30-day review period by Congress.
- The text does not explain why Union Wesley was chosen as the name.