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".

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Bill 118 hr 1239, also known as the "Oswaldo Payá Way" bill, aims to designate a specific area in Washington, District of Columbia as "Oswaldo Payá Way." This area is located between the intersections of 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest, and 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 dedication to promoting democracy and human rights. This designation serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize Payá's contributions to the fight for freedom and democracy in Cuba. Overall, the bill is a non-partisan effort to pay tribute to Oswaldo Payá and his tireless efforts to advance democracy and human rights in Cuba.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 1239

Introduced on
2023-02-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Bill 118 hr 1239, also known as the "Oswaldo Payá Way" bill, aims to designate a specific area in Washington, District of Columbia as "Oswaldo Payá Way." This area is located between the intersections of 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest, and 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 dedication to promoting democracy and human rights. This designation serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize Payá's contributions to the fight for freedom and democracy in Cuba. Overall, the bill is a non-partisan effort to pay tribute to Oswaldo Payá and his tireless efforts to advance democracy and human rights in Cuba.

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Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Action2/28/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.