To amend title 23, United States Code, to withhold certain apportionment funds from the District of Columbia unless the Mayor of the District of Columbia removes the phrase Black Lives Matter from the street symbolically designated as Black Lives Matter Plaza, redesignates such street as Liberty Plaza, and removes such phrase from each website, document, and other material under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia.

3/19/2025, 3:14 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1774

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 of 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.

Current Status of Bill HR 1774

Bill HR 1774 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1774 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025.  Bill HR 1774's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of March 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1774

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1774

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1774

To amend title 23, United States Code, to withhold certain apportionment funds from the District of Columbia unless the Mayor of the District of Columbia removes the phrase Black Lives Matter from the street symbolically designated as Black Lives Matter Plaza, redesignates such street as Liberty Plaza, and removes such phrase from each website, document, and other material under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia.To amend title 23, United States Code, to withhold certain apportionment funds from the District of Columbia unless the Mayor of the District of Columbia removes the phrase Black Lives Matter from the street symbolically designated as Black Lives Matter Plaza, redesignates such street as Liberty Plaza, and removes such phrase from each website, document, and other material under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia.
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