The Jewels Way Designation Act of 2025
This bill symbolically designates a segment of 13th Street NW (between Upshur Street NW and Allison Street NW in Ward 4) as "The Jewels Way" to honor the local all-female vocal group The Jewels. The group, formed by Roosevelt High School students in the 1960s, gained recognition including touring with James Brown and being featured in a PBS documentary. The designation includes placing a commemorative sign at 4264 13th St NW near Roosevelt High School. As a ceremonial street naming, it has no policy or fiscal impact beyond the symbolic tribute.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Council Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Jun 26, 2025
Signed Aug 7, 2026
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The bill text was converted from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, marking its final approval by the Mayor and readiness for the Governor. The substantive policy content remains identical, designating 13th Street NW as 'The Jewels Way' with no changes to the effective date or legal requirements.
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The document title and footer signatures were updated to reflect the bill's final 'Enrolled' status, indicating it has passed all legislative and executive steps.
Floor votes · Council May 5, 2026
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
May 5, 2026
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
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Mixed
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Total actions
17
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 5, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Mar 3, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B26-0308 by the Committee of the Whole
legislature
Jul 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
legislature
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced
B26-0308 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
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State
District
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Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
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