The Ralph J. Bunche Way Designation Act of 2025 aims to symbolically designate the 1500 block of Jackson Street, N.E., in Ward 5, as Ralph J. Bunche Way. This legislation is introduced with the support of local community leaders and honors Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, a prominent African American political scientist, diplomat, and civil rights advocate. Dr. Bunche, who resided in the Brookland community, is celebrated for his significant contributions to international diplomacy, including his role as the acting United Nations mediator in the Arab-Israeli conflict and as a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950.

The bill outlines the procedural framework for the designation, referencing the Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures Act of 1982. It includes a fiscal impact statement and stipulates that the act will take effect following approval by the Mayor, a congressional review period, and publication in the District of Columbia Register.