Bill 119 hr 1774 aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code in order to withhold certain apportionment funds from the District of Columbia unless specific actions are taken. The bill requires the Mayor of the District o...
f Columbia to remove the phrase "Black Lives Matter" from the street that has been symbolically designated as Black Lives Matter Plaza. The street must then be redesignated as Liberty Plaza. Additionally, the Mayor must remove the phrase "Black Lives Matter" from all websites, documents, and other materials under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia.
This bill is focused on a specific issue related to the naming and symbolism of a street in the District of Columbia. It does not address broader policy issues or make changes to existing laws. The bill's language is clear and direct in outlining the actions that must be taken by the Mayor in order to avoid the withholding of apportionment funds.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 1774 is a targeted piece of legislation that seeks to address a specific naming issue in the District of Columbia. It does not contain any partisan language and focuses solely on the removal of the phrase "Black Lives Matter" from designated areas within the District.