To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest and 16th Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Payá Way".
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill commemorates Cuban democracy activist Oswaldo Paya Sardinas through a Washington, DC street designation. Congressional findings describe the Cuban dictatorship after 1959, Paya's peaceful advocacy for democratic freedoms and human rights, the Varela Project, his Sakharov Prize and other recognition, the 2012 crash that killed Paya and Harold Cepero, and the Cuban regime's blocking of a credible independent investigation. The operative section designates the area between 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest and 16th Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest as Oswaldo Paya Way. References in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, papers, and records are deemed to refer to the new name. The address 2630 16th Street Northwest is redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. The District of Columbia must construct two street signs containing the phrase Oswaldo Paya Way, placed immediately above existing signs at the two intersections, similar in design to signs used to designate Metro station locations.
Who Benefits and How
Oswaldo Paya's family and supporters benefit from a federal commemoration in Washington, DC. Cuban democracy advocates benefit from public recognition of the Varela Project and peaceful human-rights activism. Visitors to the Cuban diplomatic area benefit from visible signage connecting the location to Paya's legacy. Human rights organizations benefit from congressional findings about the blocked investigation into Paya's death.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The District of Columbia must construct and place two Oswaldo Paya Way street signs. Federal recordkeepers must treat references to the covered area and address as references to the new name. Map publishers and document managers may need to update records and labels. Cuban government representatives face a symbolic street designation highlighting Paya's opposition to the regime.
Key Provisions
- Designates the covered 16th Street Northwest area as Oswaldo Paya Way.
- Redesignates 2630 16th Street Northwest as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way.
- Requires federal references in laws, maps, regulations, documents, papers, and records to use the new designation.
- Requires the District of Columbia to construct two signs above existing signs at Fuller Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest.
- Provides findings on Oswaldo Paya, the Varela Project, the 2012 crash, and Cuban democracy advocacy.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Designates the 16th Street Northwest area between Fuller Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest in Washington, DC as Oswaldo Paya Way, redesignates 2630 16th Street Northwest as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way, and requires two District of Columbia street signs.
Key Policy Areas
Commemoration, Cuba, District of Columbia
Primary Purpose
Designates the 16th Street Northwest area between Fuller Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest in Washington, DC as Oswaldo Paya Way, redesignates 2630 16th Street Northwest as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way, and requires two District of Columbia street signs.
Policy Domains
Resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- Oswaldo Paya supporters
- Cuban democracy advocates
- Visitors to the Cuban diplomatic area
- Human rights organizations
Identified Costs
- District of Columbia
- Federal recordkeepers
- Map publishers
- Cuban government representatives
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Diaz-Balart (for himself, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Ms. Salazar, Ms. …
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
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Cuban democracy advocates, Human rights organizations
Cuban government representatives, Federal recordkeepers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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