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".

12/30/2022, 4:33 AM

This bill designates the area between the intersections of 16th Street, NW and Fuller Street, NW and 16th Street, NW and Euclid Street, NW in the District of Columbia as Oswaldo Paya Way.

Bill 117 hr 6867, also known as the "Oswaldo Payá Way" bill, aims to designate a specific area in Washington, District of Columbia as "Oswaldo Payá Way." The designated area is located between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest, as well as 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest.

The bill is named after Oswaldo Payá, a prominent Cuban political activist who was known for his advocacy for democracy and human rights in Cuba. Payá was the founder of the Christian Liberation Movement and was a vocal critic of the Cuban government.

By designating this area as "Oswaldo Payá Way," the bill seeks to honor Payá's legacy and his contributions to the promotion of democracy and human rights in Cuba. This designation serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize Payá's dedication to the principles of freedom and democracy. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6867 is a non-partisan effort to pay tribute to Oswaldo Payá and his tireless efforts to advance democracy and human rights in Cuba.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6867

Introduced on
2022-02-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/28/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill designates the area between the intersections of 16th Street, NW and Fuller Street, NW and 16th Street, NW and Euclid Street, NW in the District of Columbia as Oswaldo Paya Way.

Bill 117 hr 6867, also known as the "Oswaldo Payá Way" bill, aims to designate a specific area in Washington, District of Columbia as "Oswaldo Payá Way." The designated area is located between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest, as well as 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest.

The bill is named after Oswaldo Payá, a prominent Cuban political activist who was known for his advocacy for democracy and human rights in Cuba. Payá was the founder of the Christian Liberation Movement and was a vocal critic of the Cuban government.

By designating this area as "Oswaldo Payá Way," the bill seeks to honor Payá's legacy and his contributions to the promotion of democracy and human rights in Cuba. This designation serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize Payá's dedication to the principles of freedom and democracy. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6867 is a non-partisan effort to pay tribute to Oswaldo Payá and his tireless efforts to advance democracy and human rights in Cuba.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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".

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Cuba
District of Columbia
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Human rights
Latin America
Protest and dissent
Roads and highways

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/1/2022

This bill designates the area between the intersections of 16th Street, NW and Fuller Street, NW and 16th Street, NW and Euclid Street, NW in the District of Columbia as Oswaldo Paya Way.


Latest Action2/28/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.