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HR 6578

Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza Act

119th Congress Introduced by Anna Luna and 2 co-sponsors

Designates DC’s 16th St NW block (H to K) as the Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza, replacing Black Lives Matter Plaza, with at least two signs within 90 days.

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Bill Summary · HR 6578

Summary of H.R. 6578 — Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza Act

Overview

  • Bill number and title: H.R. 6578, the Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza Act
  • Introduced: December 10, 2025
  • Introduced by: Rep. Mace (with Reps. Steube and Luna)
  • Status: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • Purpose (intent): Designate a specific area on 16th Street Northwest in Washington, DC, as the “Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza,” replacing (in designation) the prior symbolic label used by the Black Lives Matter Plaza designation.

What the bill would do

  1. Designate a plaza in DC

    • The area of 16th Street Northwest between H Street Northwest and K Street Northwest would be officially designated as the “Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza.”
    • This area was previously symbolically designated as “Black Lives Matter Plaza” under the Black Lives Matter Plaza Designation Act of 2020.

  2. Official references

    • Any future reference in law, maps, regulations, or other records would treat the designated area as “Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza.”

  3. Signage requirements

    • The District of Columbia must construct at least two street signs.
    • Signs must:
      • Contain the phrase “Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza.”
      • Be similar in design to DC metro station signs.
    • Sign placement deadline: Signs must be installed within 90 days after enactment.
    • Placement location: Signs to be placed at the intersections of 16th Street NW with H Street NW and with K Street NW.

Key provisions and changes

  • Designation scope: Limited to a specific block-long area on 16th Street NW (between H and K Streets NW).
  • Designation name: Official rename of the plaza from its prior Black Lives Matter designation to “Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza.”
  • Signage and branding: Mandatory creation and installation of at least two standardized signs by DC, with a prompt timeline.
  • References and records: All federal references to the designated area would reflect the new name.

Who/what is affected

  • Geographic/Administrative: The District of Columbia, particularly the area described (16th Street NW between H and K Streets NW).
  • Public signage: The DC Office of the Signage/Transportation authorities responsible for installing new signs.
  • Legal/documentary references: Any laws, maps, or records that reference the plaza’s name would switch to the new designation.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Committee action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Enactment timeline (implied): If advanced and enacted, the DC signs would be installed within 90 days of enactment.
  • Future steps: As a House-introduced bill, it would require passage by both the House and Senate and presidential approval (or veto considerations) to become law.

Potential implications

  • Establishes a federal-recognized naming designation for a DC plaza, aligning public signage with the new title.
  • Could influence how the area is identified in maps, regulations, and official documents nationwide.
  • May affect public discourse and local use of the space, given the shift from the existing “Black Lives Matter Plaza” designation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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