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Supporting the protection of the name Harlem.

USA115th CongressHRES-425| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2017
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (10)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Joseph Crowley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jun 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • June 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Housing and Community Development

Community life and organizationGeography and mappingHistoric sites and heritage areasNew York CityReal estate business

Supporting the protection of the name Harlem.

USA115th CongressHRES-425| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2017
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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Timeline
Jun 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • June 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (10)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Joseph Crowley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Housing and Community Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community life and organizationGeography and mappingHistoric sites and heritage areasNew York CityReal estate business