A bill to designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza", and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 459

Bill 115 s 459, also known as the "Boris Nemtsov Plaza" bill, aims to designate a specific area in Washington, District of Columbia as a plaza in honor of Boris Nemtsov. The designated area is located between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest, as well as Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest.

Boris Nemtsov was a prominent Russian opposition leader and politician who was assassinated in 2015. The bill seeks to commemorate his legacy and contributions to democracy and human rights by naming this area after him.

In addition to the designation of the plaza, the bill may also include other provisions or purposes related to honoring Boris Nemtsov and his work. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress and may undergo further revisions or amendments before potentially becoming law.

Current Status of Bill S 459

Bill S 459 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2017. Bill S 459 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2017. Bill S 459's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156. as of June 26, 2017