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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".
1/24/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 218
Bill 119 s 218, also known as the "Oswaldo Paya Way" bill, aims to designate a specific area in Washington, District of Columbia as "Oswaldo Paya Way". The designated area is located between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest, as well as 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest.
The bill is named after Oswaldo Paya, a prominent Cuban political activist who was known for his advocacy for democracy and human rights in Cuba. Paya was the founder of the Christian Liberation Movement and was a vocal critic of the Cuban government.
By designating this area as "Oswaldo Paya Way", the bill seeks to honor Paya's legacy and his dedication to promoting democracy and human rights. This designation serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize Paya's contributions to the fight for freedom and democracy in Cuba. Overall, Bill 119 s 218 is a non-partisan effort to pay tribute to Oswaldo Paya and his tireless efforts to advance democracy and human rights in Cuba.
The bill is named after Oswaldo Paya, a prominent Cuban political activist who was known for his advocacy for democracy and human rights in Cuba. Paya was the founder of the Christian Liberation Movement and was a vocal critic of the Cuban government.
By designating this area as "Oswaldo Paya Way", the bill seeks to honor Paya's legacy and his dedication to promoting democracy and human rights. This designation serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize Paya's contributions to the fight for freedom and democracy in Cuba. Overall, Bill 119 s 218 is a non-partisan effort to pay tribute to Oswaldo Paya and his tireless efforts to advance democracy and human rights in Cuba.
Congressional Summary of S 218
This bill designates the area in front of the Cuban embassy in the District of Columbia as Oswaldo Payá Way. (Oswaldo Payá was a pro-democracy activist in Cuba.)
Current Status of Bill S 218
Bill S 218 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill S 218 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2025. Bill S 218's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 218
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 218
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 218
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".
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".
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