Bill · H.R. 1738· House(119-HR-1738)
To designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexei Navalny Way".
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Quigley
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to rename a specific area of Sumner Row in Washington, District of Columbia. The designated area is located between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest. Under this proposal, the location would be known as "Alexei Navalny Way." The bill also requires the District of Columbia to construct two specific street signs for this area. These signs would be designed similarly to those used for Metro stations.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill provides specific signage and infrastructure updates for a street in Washington, D.C.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+1
The bill directs the District of Columbia to construct two specific street signs for the newly designated area.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill officially changes the designation of the area in all maps, regulations, and public records.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expression of Solidarity: Renaming the street near the Russian Ambassador's official residence serves as a continuing expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Russian Federation (Section 1, Paragraph 7).
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Recognition of a Political Dissident: The designation honors Alexei Navalny, a Russian political dissident and activist who was dedicated to promoting democratic freedoms and fighting corruption (Section s 1, Paragraph 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania