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Washington D.C. Street Renamed to Honor Oswaldo Payá

This act renames a section of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. to "Oswaldo Payá Way." The purpose is to honor Oswaldo Payá, a Cuban dissident and human rights activist, and to show solidarity with Cubans fighting for fundamental rights. For citizens, this means a change in street and address names in the capital, potentially affecting navigation and correspondence in that area.
Key points
A section of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. will be officially designated as "Oswaldo Payá Way."
The address 2630 16th Street Northwest will be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Payá Way.
The District of Columbia will install new street signs bearing the name "Oswaldo Payá Way."
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4558
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]
Process start date: 2025-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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 Payá Way".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4558.

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 2025-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A section of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. will be officially designated as "Oswaldo Payá Way."
  • The address 2630 16th Street Northwest will be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Payá Way.
  • The District of Columbia will install new street signs bearing the name "Oswaldo Payá Way."
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. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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