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This bill designates a section of Sumner Row in Washington, D.C. between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest as "Alexei Navalny Way" in honor of the Russian political dissident who was a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin's regime. The bill provides detailed findings about Navalny's life and work, highlighting his efforts to expose corruption, promote democratic freedoms, and peacefully oppose the Putin government. It notes Navalny's numerous international awards and recognition, as well as the circumstances of his death in a Russian prison on February 16, 2024. The legislation requires the District of Columbia to install two street signs with the "Alexei Navalny Way" designation - one between 16th Street and 1119-1125 16th Street, and another at 1555 L Street - in a design similar to Metro station signs. By renaming this street near the Russian Ambassador's residence, the bill aims to express solidarity with Russian citizens struggling for fundamental freedoms and to draw international attention to the human rights challenges in Russia.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1738/all-info