# What This Bill Does

This bill is a straightforward proposal to rename a small area in Washington, D.C. Specifically, it would change the name of "Sumner Row" on the 1100 block of 16th Street Northwest to "Alexei Navalny Way." That's essentially it—the bill is about putting a new street sign in one specific location in the nation's capital.

Alexei Navalny was a Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption activist who became famous for challenging Vladimir Putin's government. He died in a Russian prison in 2024 under circumstances that remain controversial. By renaming this street after him, Congress would be making a symbolic statement in support of his legacy and his fight against authoritarianism and corruption.

In practical terms, this bill wouldn't affect most people's daily lives. If you live or work in that particular neighborhood in D.C., you'd see a new street name on maps and signs. The change would be purely symbolic—it's a way for the U.S. government to honor someone they viewed as a defender of freedom and democracy. There are no new laws, regulations, or government programs involved. It's simply Congress deciding to use a small piece of real estate in the nation's capital to commemorate a political figure they wanted to recognize.

To redesignate the area of Sumner Row on the 1100 block of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexei Navalny Way", and for other purposes.