District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

B 26-0223 — John R. Thompson Jr. High School Designation Act of 2025

Last action — Law L26-0029, Effective from Aug 23, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 009568

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Council
  4. ✓
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 08, 2025. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

31 added · 31 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has changed by officially designating the school at 4530 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, as "John R. Thompson Jr. High School," and the address has been simplified by removing the full ZIP code. This change matters because it formalizes the school's name, contributing to community recognition and honoring John R. Thompson, potentially inspiring students and residents in the area. The bill will take effect once approved by the Mayor and after a 30-day review period, further emphasizing the legislative process involved in renaming public spaces.

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ENGROSSED ORIGINAL ABILL 3 26-223 6 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 9 ___________ To officially designate the school in Lot 970 in Square 1356, located at 4530 MacArthur Blvd.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL ANACT ___________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ___________ To officially designate the school in Lot 970 in Square 1356, located at 4530 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, as John R.
NW, Washington, DC 20007, as John R.
Official Code § 9-204.22(a)), the Council designates the school in Lot 970 in Square 1356, located at 4530 MacArthur Blvd.
Official Code § 9-204.22(a)), the Council designates the school in Lot in Square 1356, located at 4530 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, as “John R.
NW, Washington, DC 20007, as “John R.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto) and a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto) and a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL ___________________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 2
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Action History

  1. Law L26-0029, Effective from Aug 23, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 009568

  2. Transmitted to Congress

  3. Act A26-0097 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 007670

  4. Returned from Mayor

  5. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0097

  6. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jul 10, 2025

  7. Final Reading, CC

  8. First Reading, CC

  9. Committee Mark-up of B26-0223 by the Committee of the Whole

  10. Public Hearing on B26-0223 View Public Hearing Record

  11. Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register

  12. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the Whole

  13. Referred to Committee of the Whole

  14. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0223 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  15. B26-0223 Introduced by Councilmember Frumin at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading, CC

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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First Reading, CC

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11001
Total 11001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Not Voting
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Subjects

education
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Who sponsors B 26-0223?
B 26-0223 is sponsored by Matthew Frumin.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 08, 2025. Enacted.
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