Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB7460

Introduced

2/26/24

Refer

2/26/24

Caption

To redesignate the area of Sumner Row on the 1100 block of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexei Navalny Way", and for other purposes.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will not only change the nomenclature of a public street but also serve as a significant political statement against the human rights abuses perpetuated by the Russian state. The renaming is intended to express solidarity with those oppressed in Russia and support the ongoing struggle for fundamental freedoms in the country. It reflects the United States' commitment to advocating for democracy and human rights globally, particularly in nations where such rights are under threat.

Summary

House Bill 7460 proposes to redesignate the area of Sumner Row on the 1100 block of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C., as 'Alexei Navalny Way'. This act commemorates Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian political dissident and activist who became a symbol of resistance against the oppressive regime led by President Vladimir Putin. The bill acknowledges Navalny's dedication to democratic freedoms, his fight against corruption, and the extreme actions taken by the Russian government to suppress dissent, including his recent death while imprisoned under dubious circumstances.

Contention

While the bill appears largely symbolic, it may attract political contention regarding its impact on U.S.-Russia relations, especially amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions. Supporters argue that such memorialization is vital to keeping awareness of the plight faced by dissidents like Navalny at the forefront of public consciousness, while critics may view it as an unnecessary provocation that could exacerbate already strained diplomatic ties.

Latest HB7460 Activity

Companion Bills

US SB3804

Related A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".

Previously Filed As

US SB3804

A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".

US SB614

A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".

US HB1738

To designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexei Navalny Way".

US SB376

A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way".

US HB1239

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest and 16th Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Payá Way".

US HB2522

To designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as "Jimmy Lai Way", and for other purposes.

US HB8125

US SB218

This bill designates the area in front of the Cuban embassy in the District of Columbia as Oswaldo Payá Way. (Oswaldo Payá was a pro-democracy activist in Cuba.)

US HB4181

To designate the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard", and for other purposes.

US HR1084

Condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and calling for the release of all political prisoners in the Russian Federation.

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