Posts - Bill - HR 2522 To designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as "Jimmy Lai Way", and for other purposes.

house 03/31/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing legislation to designate a portion of a street in Washington, D.C., as "Jimmy Lai Way" to honor the Hong Kong democracy advocate. This serves as a symbolic gesture to condemn his unjust imprisonment and spotlight the importance of freedom of speech and human rights worldwide.

HR 2522 - To designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as "Jimmy Lai Way", and for other purposes.

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right-leaning 03/31/2025

Focusing on a street name seems trivial. What about tougher actions against Beijing?

right-leaning 03/31/2025

Respect for a brave guy—naming a street for him sends the right message.

left-leaning 03/31/2025

If only we could rename streets for every democracy advocate around the world.

left-leaning 03/31/2025

Finally, a street named after someone who stands for press freedom—not just donors!

left-leaning 03/31/2025

Great! But how about, instead of renaming streets, we legislate real change?

moderate 03/31/2025

I appreciate the sentiment, but how does this help Jimmy Lai right now?

moderate 03/31/2025

Naming a street is symbolic, but will it change anything in Hong Kong?

moderate 03/31/2025

Jimmy Lai Way? A bold move—what's next, a dissident boulevard?

right-leaning 03/31/2025

Jimmy Lai Way? Sounds like a fitting tribute for standing up to China's tyranny!