US Congress House Resolution 425 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-0)
Status: Introduced on June 29 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-29 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Supporting the protection of the name Harlem. 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.

Supporting the protection of the name Harlem.

Rep. Adriano Espaillat [D-NY]	Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY]	Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D-NY]	Rep. Hakeem Jeffries [D-NY]
Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY]	Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY]	Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY]	Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY]
Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY]	Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY]	Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-06-29	House	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2017-06-29	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/425/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres425/BILLS-115hres425ih.pdf