To designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as Alexei Navalny Way.
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IntroducedMr. Quigley (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill renames a portion of Sumner Row in Washington, D.C., located between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest, as "Alexei Navalny Way." The renamed street section is near the official residence of the Russian Ambassador to the United States. The bill also includes congressional findings that detail Alexei Navalny'''s role as a Russian political dissident who fought corruption and advocated for democratic freedoms, as well as the Russian government'''s pattern of political repression under President Vladimir Putin.
Who Benefits and How
This is primarily a symbolic gesture, so direct economic benefits are minimal. Russian democratic activists and human rights organizations benefit from increased international recognition and solidarity. The U.S. foreign policy establishment benefits by having a permanent, visible symbol expressing American values and opposition to authoritarian repression. The District of Columbia may see minor benefits from increased historical significance and potential tourism interest in the renamed street.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The District of Columbia government bears the minimal cost of producing and installing two street signs with the new designation. The Russian government faces diplomatic embarrassment, as every time diplomats or visitors approach the Russian Ambassador'''s residence, they will be reminded of Alexei Navalny'''s imprisonment and death. Taxpayers bear negligible costs, as the bill does not appropriate federal funds and the sign installation is a minor local expense.
Key Provisions
- Officially designates the area of Sumner Row Northwest between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest as "Alexei Navalny Way"
- Requires all future federal documents, maps, and records to use the new street name when referring to this location
- Mandates the District of Columbia to construct and install two street signs bearing the name "Alexei Navalny Way" at specified locations (one above existing signs between 1135 16th Street Northwest and 1119-1125 16th Street Northwest, and one at 1555 L Street Northwest)
- Requires the street signs to use a design similar to those used for Metro station designations
- Includes congressional findings documenting Russian government repression, political assassinations, and Alexei Navalny'''s activism and international recognition
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Designate a street section in Washington DC as Alexei Navalny Way to honor the Russian political dissident and express solidarity with Russian democratic movements
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Symbolic gesture to honor Russian dissident Alexei Navalny and express US solidarity with Russian democratic movements, particularly in response to his death in Russian custody"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Russian democratic activists
- Human rights organizations
- US foreign policy establishment (symbolic support for democracy)
- District of Columbia (minor tourism/historical significance)
Likely Burden Bearers
- District of Columbia government (minimal cost for 2 street signs)
- Russian government (diplomatic embarrassment, as street is near Russian Ambassador residence)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_district"
- → District of Columbia government
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The area of Sumner Row Northwest between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia
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