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Washington Street Renamed 'Alexei Navalny Way' Near Russian Embassy

This bill renames a section of Sumner Row in Washington, D.C., to “Alexei Navalny Way.” This symbolic act expresses solidarity with Russian dissidents and opposition to repression, commemorating the deceased opposition leader. While this change does not affect the daily lives of most U.S. citizens, it serves as a public political statement by the United States.
Key points
The area of Sumner Row Northwest (between 16th Street NW and L Street NW) in Washington, D.C., is designated as “Alexei Navalny Way.”
The renaming is intended to serve as a continuing expression of solidarity near the official residence of the Russian Ambassador to the United States.
The District of Columbia is required to install two new street signs bearing the new designation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3804
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2024-02-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3804.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The area of Sumner Row Northwest (between 16th Street NW and L Street NW) in Washington, D.C., is designated as “Alexei Navalny Way.”
  • The renaming is intended to serve as a continuing expression of solidarity near the official residence of the Russian Ambassador to the United States.
  • The District of Columbia is required to install two new street signs bearing the new designation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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