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Search Results: keywords:"street renaming"

H. R. 8125 — To designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as Jimmy Lai Way, and for other purposes.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,575
H.R. 8125 proposes to rename a section of a street in Washington, D.C., as "Jimmy Lai Way" in honor of the jailed Hong Kong democracy advocate, Jimmy Lai. The bill also calls on Congress to condemn Lai's imprisonment in Hong Kong, urging the U.S. government and international...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress wants to give a section of a street in Washington, D.C. a special name, "Jimmy Lai Way," to honor a man named Jimmy Lai who is in jail in Hong Kong for standing up for freedom. They also want to let people send mail to "Jimmy Lai Way" in the U.S., even though it might cause issues with mail delivery and make some countries upset.
H. R. 7460 — To redesignate the area of Sumner Row on the 1100 block of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as Alexei Navalny Way, and for other purposes.
February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:712
H.R. 7460 proposes to rename a section of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C., as "Alexei Navalny Way." This honorary designation is intended to symbolize support for those in Russia seeking democratic freedoms and opposing corruption. The bill highlights Alexei...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the name of a part of a street in Washington, D.C., to "Alexei Navalny Way" to show support for Alexei Navalny and people in Russia fighting for fairness. It's like giving a special honor by changing a street name, but it might cost some money to change the signs.

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