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H. Res. 425 115th Congress House

Supporting the protection of the name Harlem.

Introduced: June 29, 2017 Introduced by: Adriano Espaillat Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Jun 29, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 29, 2017
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 Latest action June 29, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports: (1) the protection of the name Harlem, (2) imposing limitations on the ability to change the name of a neighborhood based on economic gain, and (3) the inclusion of community input and consideration of community residents in any decision to change the name of the Harlem neighborhood in New York City.

Declares that a single entity should not have jurisdiction to change the name of a neighborhood and encourages a formal and public vote as a requirement for any such change.

Expresses hope that GPS manufacturers will recognize Harlem as an official destination for travelers.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 6
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 29, 2017
CROWLEY, JOSEPH
· Jun 29, 2017
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Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Jun 29, 2017
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 29, 2017
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Meng, Grace
New York · Jun 29, 2017
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jun 29, 2017
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jun 29, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 425: Supporting the protection of the name Harlem.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-425/
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