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To designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as "Jimmy Lai Way", and for other purposes.
4/1/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2522
Bill 119 hr 2522, also known as the "Jimmy Lai Way" bill, aims to designate a specific area in the District of Columbia as "Jimmy Lai Way." This area is located between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest. The bill seeks to honor Jimmy Lai, a prominent figure known for his activism and advocacy for democracy and human rights in Hong Kong.
In addition to the designation of the area as "Jimmy Lai Way," the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These purposes are not explicitly outlined in the summary, but may include recognizing Lai's contributions to the promotion of democracy and human rights, as well as raising awareness of the ongoing political situation in Hong Kong.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 2522 seeks to honor Jimmy Lai by naming a specific area in the District of Columbia after him, and potentially raise awareness of the issues he has fought for in Hong Kong.
In addition to the designation of the area as "Jimmy Lai Way," the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These purposes are not explicitly outlined in the summary, but may include recognizing Lai's contributions to the promotion of democracy and human rights, as well as raising awareness of the ongoing political situation in Hong Kong.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 2522 seeks to honor Jimmy Lai by naming a specific area in the District of Columbia after him, and potentially raise awareness of the issues he has fought for in Hong Kong.
Current Status of Bill HR 2522
Bill HR 2522 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2522 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2522's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 31, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2522
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2522
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2522
To designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as "Jimmy Lai Way", and for other purposes.
To designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as "Jimmy Lai Way", and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2522
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