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HR 4558119th CongressIn Committee
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".
Introduced: Jul 21, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] (R-Florida)
Infrastructure
Standard Summary
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H.R. 4558 would designate a specific stretch of street in Washington, DC—the area between the intersections of 16th Street Northwest with Fuller Street Northwest and 16th Street Northwest with Euclid Street Northwest—as “Oswaldo Paya Way.” It also redesignates the address at 2630 16th Street Northwest to 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. The bill requires the District of Columbia to install two street signs at the two intersections bearing the name Oswaldo Paya Way and to reference this designation in federal records and documents. In its findings, the bill presents a narrative praising Oswaldo Paya, criticizing the Cuban government, and framing the designation as a gesture of solidarity with Cuban dissidents.
Key Points
- 1Designation of Oswaldo Paya Way: The area between 16th St NW/Fuller St NW and 16th St NW/Euclid St NW in DC shall be known as Oswaldo Paya Way.
- 2Designation of address: 2630 16th Street NW shall be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way.
- 3Signage obligation: DC must install two street signs bearing “Oswaldo Paya Way” above existing signs at the two specified intersections; signage design should be similar to DC metro-station signage.
- 4References to the area: Any reference in federal laws, maps, regulations, or other records to the designated area should be treated as references to Oswaldo Paya Way.
- 5Findings and purpose: The bill includes findings about Oswaldo Paya and Cuba, portraying Paya as a democratic dissident and framing the designation as a show of solidarity with those challenging the Cuban regime.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Residents, businesses, and visitors in the block around 16th St NW between Fuller and Euclid; the specific address 2630 16th St NW (now 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way).Secondary group/area affected: District of Columbia transportation and signage systems; federal agencies and mapmakers that reference DC street names; potential impact on mail and navigation systems until notices take effect.Additional impacts: Symbolic and diplomatic signaling in U.S. policy toward Cuba; minor administrative costs for DC to install signage and update records. No explicit federal funding is provided in the text, so costs would likely be borne by the District.
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