Bill · H.R. 6578· House(119-HR-6578)
Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza Act
- Introduced
- 12/10/2025
- Last activity
- 12/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to rename a specific area in Washington, D.C. This area is located on 16th Street Northwest between H Street Northwest and K Street Northwest. The legislation would change the name from its previous designation to the "Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza." The bill requires the District of Columbia to construct at least two street signs with this new name. These signs must be similar in design to Metro station signs. The signs are to be placed at specific intersections within 90 days of the Act's enactment.
Yes
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill mandates the installation of new street signage in a specific urban area of Washington, D.C.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+1
The bill requires the construction and placement of new street signs at specific intersections.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+1
The bill designates a public space with a name honoring 'Freedom of Speech'.
The opposite
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-2
The bill renames an area formerly designated as 'Black Lives Matter Plaza', which replaces a name associated with racial justice movements.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?-2
The bill removes the 'Black Lives Matter Plaza' designation from the area.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Updated Official Records: The bill ensures that any legal or official documents, maps, or regulations referring to this area will be updated to reflect the new name, as noted in Section 2(a)(2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Requirement for Sign Construction: The District of Columbia is tasked with the responsibility to construct and place at least two new street signs that follow a specific design similar to Metro station signs, as outlined in Section 2(b)(1).
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Time-Sensitive Mandate: The District of Columbia must complete the placement of the new signs at the intersections of 16th Street Northwest and H Street Northwest, and 16th Street Northwest and K Street Northwest, within 90 days of the Act being enacted, according to Section 2(b)(2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1Good For African Americans-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+1
- 12/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida