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Jimmy Lai Way in Washington D.C.: Support for Hong Kong Freedom

This bill proposes naming a street section in Washington D.C. "Jimmy Lai Way" to honor the imprisoned Hong Kong pro-democracy activist. It aims to highlight his plight and condemn human rights abuses in Hong Kong. For citizens, this signifies the U.S.'s symbolic support for freedom of speech and human rights globally.
Key points
A section of 18th Street Northwest in Washington D.C. will be designated "Jimmy Lai Way", and the address 1520 18th Street Northwest will be redesignated as 1 Jimmy Lai Way Northwest.
The bill condemns Jimmy Lai's unjust imprisonment and calls for his immediate release, emphasizing the importance of press and speech freedom.
Congress urges the use of financial sanctions against Hong Kong officials complicit in the arrest and prosecution of Jimmy Lai and other political prisoners.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2522
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2025-03-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2522.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A section of 18th Street Northwest in Washington D.C. will be designated "Jimmy Lai Way", and the address 1520 18th Street Northwest will be redesignated as 1 Jimmy Lai Way Northwest.
  • The bill condemns Jimmy Lai's unjust imprisonment and calls for his immediate release, emphasizing the importance of press and speech freedom.
  • Congress urges the use of financial sanctions against Hong Kong officials complicit in the arrest and prosecution of Jimmy Lai and other political prisoners.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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