Bill · H.R. 1774· House(119-HR-1774)
To amend title 23, United States Code, to withhold certain apportionment funds from the District of Columbia unless the Mayor of the District of Columbia removes the phrase Black Lives Matter from the street symbolically designated as Black Lives Matter Plaza, redesignates such street as Liberty Plaza, and removes such phrase from each website, document, and other material under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia.
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/3/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Clyde
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend title 23 of the United States Code regarding the withholding of funds from the District of Columbia. It requires the Mayor of the District of Columbia to remove the phrase "Black Lives Matter" from a specific street and all District websites, documents, and materials. The street currently symbolically designated as "Black Lives Matter Plaza" would be redesignated as "Liberty Plaza." If these actions are not completed within 60 days of enactment, the Secretary shall withhold 50 percent of certain apportionment funds. This withholding would occur on the first day of each fiscal year until compliance is met.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill increases federal oversight and control over District of Columbia local governance through the threat of fund withholding.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would Black Americans be better off under this?-5
The removal of 'Black Lives Matter' landmarks and references can be viewed as a negative impact on Black political and cultural expression.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-5
The bill mandates the removal of 'Black Lives Matter' from public spaces and documents, which may be perceived as undermining racial justice movements.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?-4
The bill threatens to withhold 50% of certain apportionment funds, which could negatively impact local transportation infrastructure funding.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Redesignation of Street: The bill calls for the redesignation of the street currently known as "Black Lives Matter Plaza" to "Liberty Plaza" (Section 1(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Withholding of Funds: The Secretary would withhold 50 percent of the amount required to be apportioned to the District of Columbia under section 104(b) if the Mayor does not comply with the requirements (Section 1(a)).
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Burden of Compliance: The Mayor of the District of Columbia must remove the phrase "Black Lives Matter" from 16th Street, N.W., between H Street, N.W., and K Street, N.W., as well as from every website, document, and other material under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia within 60 days (Section 1(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans-5Good For Urban Residents-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity-5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges-4
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Introduced in House