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".

Q: What does Preamble of 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". do?

This bill designates an area in Washington, D.C. as 'Oswaldo Paya Way' The designated area is between 16th Street Northwest and specific intersections

Q: What does FINDINGS. of 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". do?

This section outlines findings related to the Cuban government and the life of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, a Cuban political dissident. It highlights over six decades of dictatorship, human rights abuses, and restrictions on freedoms in Cuba under the Castro regime. The text details Paya's lifelong commitment to promoting democratic freedoms and his opposition to the Communist Party of Cuba, beginning in his youth. It describes the controversial car crash in 2012 that resulted in Paya's death and Harold Cepero's, which is widely believed to have been orchestrated by the Castro regime. The section notes that Cuba has obstructed independent investigations into the crash and that Paya declined opportunities to leave Cuba to continue fighting for democracy. Paya's efforts to advocate for freedom of speech and assembly through the Varela Project are mentioned, as are the awards and nominations he received for his work. The Senate's passage of S. Res. 224, recognizing Paya's legacy and calling for an impartial investigation, is also noted. The section concludes by stating that renaming a street in front of the Cuban Embassy after Paya demonstrates solidarity with the Cuban people's nonviolent struggle for human rights.

Q: What does DESIGNATION OF OSWALDO PAYA WAY. of 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". do?

This section designates the area between the intersections of 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest and 16th Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. as "Oswaldo Paya Way". References to the designated area in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, and other records will be considered references to "Oswaldo Paya Way". The address 2630 16th Street Northwest will be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. References to the address 2630 16th Street Northwest in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, and other records will be considered references to 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. The District of Columbia is directed to construct two street signs indicating "Oswaldo Paya Way" at the specified intersections, using a design similar to Metro station signs.

Last updated: 7/21/2025 · Introduced: 7/21/2025

Author: Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)

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This bill designates the area between 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest and 16th Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. as "Oswaldo Payá Way".
The bill renames the address 2630 16th Street Northwest to 2630 Oswaldo Payá Way and mandates that all U.S. references to these locations be updated accordingly.
The District of Columbia is required to install street signs identifying the designated area as "Oswaldo Payá Way", using a design similar to Metro station signs.

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