Back to all bills
HR 1738119th CongressIntroduced
To designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexei Navalny Way".
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecurityInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation designates a section of Sumner Row in Washington, D.C., as 'Alexei Navalny Way' to honor the Russian dissident's fight against corruption and promote solidarity with Russian citizens opposing repression.
Key Points
- 1The bill renames a street near the Russian Ambassador's residence to commemorate Alexei Navalny's advocacy for democracy and human rights.
- 2Congress condemns the Putin administration's transnational repression, assassinations, and systemic human rights abuses.
- 3Navalny's recognition includes awards like the Sakharov Prize and highlights his role in exposing Russian government corruption.
Impact Areas
District of Columbia (street signage and local governance)U.S.-Russia diplomatic relationsRussian citizens and dissident communitiesNavalny's legacy and international human rights advocacy
Generated by GPT-4o on Nov 4, 2025