Search Results: keywords:"symbolic gesture"

  • H. R. 1738 — To designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as Alexei Navalny Way.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:716

    H. R. 1738 proposes to rename the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, D.C., to "Alexei Navalny Way." This change aims to honor Alexei Navalny, a Russian political dissident who opposed the Putin regime's corruption and human...

    Simple Explanation

    In Washington, D.C., some people want to change the name of a section of the street to "Alexei Navalny Way" to show support for a man who is trying to make things better in Russia. It's like putting up a special sticker to say, "We care about what you're doing for your country!"

  • S. RES. 161 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 7 through April 11, 2025, as National Assistant Principals Week.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:204

    S. RES. 161 expresses support for recognizing the week of April 7 through April 11, 2025, as "National Assistant Principals Week." This resolution acknowledges the significant role assistant principals play in creating positive learning environments, leading instruction, and...

    Simple Explanation

    This proposal says that from April 7 to April 11, 2025, we should celebrate "National Assistant Principals Week" to say thank you to assistant principals for all the hard work they do in helping schools run smoothly and making sure students have a nice place to learn.

  • H. RES. 76 — Recognizing Gold Shield Families and affirming that their sacrifices and difficulties should not be forgotten.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:301

    H. RES. 76 is a resolution recognizing and honoring Gold Shield Families, which consist of the families of fallen first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who have died in the line of duty. The resolution acknowledges their...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 76 is a resolution where the U.S. Congress wants to say "thank you" to the families of brave helpers, like police officers and firefighters, who died while doing their jobs to keep others safe. They want everyone to remember how much these families have given up, but they don't say exactly how they will help them.