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".

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Summary of Bill HR 1239

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 1239

Bill HR 1239 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1239 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1239's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of February 28, 2023

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1239

Mario Diaz-Balart

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A bill 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 Paya Way".

Bill S 376December 15, 2023

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".

Summary of Bill HR 1239

Current Status of Bill HR 1239

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1239

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1239

Primary Policy Focus

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1239

Mario Diaz-Balart

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A bill 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 Paya Way".