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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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 1774
This bill withholds certain highway funds from the District of Columbia (DC) unless DC removes the phrase Black Lives Matter from the portion of 16th Street NW that is between H Street NW and K Street NW (currently designated as Black Lives Matter Plaza) and redesignates the street as Liberty Plaza. In addition, DC must remove the phrase from websites, documents, and other materials which are under its jurisdiction.
Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Transportation to withhold 50% of the annual Highway Trust Fund apportionment for DC on the first day of each fiscal year in which DC has not complied with these requirements.
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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
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1774
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate 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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