Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9156
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-02T21:01:46Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation commemorates the events of June 4, 1989, in Tiananmen Square by renaming a short section of street and an address in Washington, D.C.
Key Provisions
- The area along International Place Northwest between 3501 and 3507 International Place Northwest is officially designated as "Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard."
- The address 3505 International Place Northwest is redesignated as "1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard."
- All official U.S. government references, maps, and documents must use the new names.
- The Administrator of General Services must install street signs displaying "Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard," designed similarly to District of Columbia Metro station signs, at specified locations near the site.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill creates new official designations for a federal property address and adjacent street segment. No existing statutes are repealed or amended; the changes apply only through this new naming authority.
Potential Impacts
- The General Services Administration must handle the design, production, and placement of the signs.
- The renaming affects how the location appears in federal records and may influence navigation systems or public references.
- The measure carries symbolic weight in U.S.-China relations due to the historical significance of the name chosen.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The General Services Administration, responsible for sign installation.
- Members of Congress who introduced the bill.
- Occupants and visitors to the affected addresses in Washington, D.C.
- Organizations and individuals focused on human rights commemorations.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill exercises Congress’s authority to name federal property and streets in the District of Columbia. It introduces no new regulatory requirements beyond the naming and signage. The designation may generate diplomatic attention given the sensitivity of the Tiananmen Square reference.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (6)
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21], Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-06-04: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-04: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026 — issued 2026-06-04 — PDF (3 pages)