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A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".

USA119th CongressS-614| Senate 
| Updated: 2/18/2025
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation proposes to designate a specific area of Sumner Row in Washington, D.C., located between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest, as "Alexei Navalny Way." This designation aims to honor Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian political dissident and activist who dedicated his life to fighting corruption and promoting democratic freedoms in Russia. Navalny tragically died in a Russian prison in February 2024, following what the bill describes as fabricated charges and a history of poisoning attempts by the Russian government. The bill's findings highlight the Russian administration's engagement in transnational repression, human rights abuses, and attacks on political opponents, including Navalny. By renaming the street segment near the official residence of the Russian Ambassador to the United States, the bill intends to express continuing solidarity between the people of the United States and those in the Russian Federation who are struggling for fundamental freedoms. Furthermore, the District of Columbia will be responsible for constructing and installing two new street signs with the "Alexei Navalny Way" designation at specified locations within the designated area.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3804
A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1738
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3804
    A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1738
    Introduced in House

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1738: To designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexei Navalny Way".
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A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".

USA119th CongressS-614| Senate 
| Updated: 2/18/2025
This legislation proposes to designate a specific area of Sumner Row in Washington, D.C., located between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest, as "Alexei Navalny Way." This designation aims to honor Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian political dissident and activist who dedicated his life to fighting corruption and promoting democratic freedoms in Russia. Navalny tragically died in a Russian prison in February 2024, following what the bill describes as fabricated charges and a history of poisoning attempts by the Russian government. The bill's findings highlight the Russian administration's engagement in transnational repression, human rights abuses, and attacks on political opponents, including Navalny. By renaming the street segment near the official residence of the Russian Ambassador to the United States, the bill intends to express continuing solidarity between the people of the United States and those in the Russian Federation who are struggling for fundamental freedoms. Furthermore, the District of Columbia will be responsible for constructing and installing two new street signs with the "Alexei Navalny Way" designation at specified locations within the designated area.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3804
A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1738
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3804
    A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1738
    Introduced in House
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1738: To designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexei Navalny Way".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional tributesDistrict of ColumbiaEuropeProtest and dissentRoads and highwaysRussia