To designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexei Navalny Way".
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill names a Washington, D.C. street segment for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Its findings criticize the Putin administration for transnational repression, political assassinations, poisonings, human rights abuses, arrests of dissenters, corruption, and aggression against neighboring countries, and describe Navalny as a democratic activist and anti-corruption figure who died after imprisonment on fabricated charges. The operative section designates Sumner Row Northwest between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest as Alexei Navalny Way, deems federal references to that area to refer to the new name, and requires the District of Columbia to construct two street signs similar to Metro station location signs at specified locations.
Who Benefits and How
Russian democracy advocates benefit because the street designation gives public recognition to Alexei Navalny and opposition to Putin-era repression. Human rights organizations benefit from a high-visibility congressional statement near Washington's diplomatic core. Visitors and residents near Sumner Row benefit from signs that communicate the commemorative human-rights message. Alexei Navalny supporters benefit from formal U.S. recognition of his anti-corruption and democratic activism.
Who Bears the Burden and How
District of Columbia transportation staff must construct and install two Alexei Navalny Way signs. Federal records staff must treat federal references to the area as references to Alexei Navalny Way. Russian government officials bear symbolic diplomatic criticism from the congressional findings and street designation. Federal taxpayers or District taxpayers may bear modest signage and records costs.
Key Provisions
- Provides the Alexei Navalny Way name for the specified Sumner Row Northwest segment.
- Requires federal references to the area to be treated as references to Alexei Navalny Way.
- Requires the District of Columbia to construct two street signs.
- Uses findings to connect the designation to Russian repression, corruption, and Navalny's death in custody.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Provides that Sumner Row Northwest between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, D.C., will be known as Alexei Navalny Way and requires the District of Columbia to install two signs.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Commemoration
Primary Purpose
Provides that Sumner Row Northwest between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, D.C., will be known as Alexei Navalny Way and requires the District of Columbia to install two signs.
Policy Domains
Resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- Russian democracy advocates
- Human rights organizations
- Visitors and residents
- Alexei Navalny supporters
Identified Costs
- District of Columbia transportation staff
- Federal records staff
- Russian government officials
- District taxpayers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Quigley (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick) introduced the following …
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
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Human rights organizations, Russian democracy advocates
District of Columbia transportation staff
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