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This bill seeks to rename a section of Sumner Row in Washington, D.C. between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest as "Alexei Navalny Way" as a tribute to the Russian political dissident who died in February 2024. The bill provides extensive context about Navalny's life and work, highlighting his efforts to expose corruption in the Putin regime and his advocacy for democratic freedoms in Russia. It notes that Navalny was a prominent opposition figure who was repeatedly persecuted, including being poisoned and ultimately imprisoned on what the bill describes as fabricated charges. The legislation requires the District of Columbia to install two street signs designating the area as "Alexei Navalny Way" - one near 16th Street Northwest and another at 1555 L Street Northwest. The signs are to be designed similarly to Metro station signs. By renaming this street near the Russian Ambassador's residence, the bill aims to express solidarity with Russians fighting for fundamental freedoms and to draw international attention to the human rights challenges in Russia under President Vladimir Putin's administration. The bill also recognizes Navalny's numerous international awards and nominations for his courage and commitment to democratic ideals.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/614/all-info