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S 4687

Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Rick Scott

The bill designates a segment of International Place NW in DC as Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard with a related address and directs GSA to install commemorative signage.

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Bill Summary · S 4687

Overview

  • Title: Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026
  • Bill number: S. 4687
  • Session: 119th Congress
  • Introduced: June 4, 2026 by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) with a Senate sponsor; referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  • Purpose: To designate a street in Washington, DC as “Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard” and to designate an associated street address, along with related signage requirements.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill designates a specific segment of International Place Northwest in Washington, DC, as Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard.
  • It creates an official commemorative designation intended to memorialize Tiananmen Square (likely in reference to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown).
  • The designation includes both naming of the boulevard and an associated street address label as a memorial designation.

Key Provisions

  • Designation of the Boulevard (Section 2(a)):

    • The area along International Place Northwest between 3501 International Place Northwest and 3507 International Place Northwest shall be known and designated as “Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard.”
    • Any reference to this area in federal laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records should be treated as referring to Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard.

  • Designation of Address (Section 2(b)):

    • The address 3505 International Place Northwest shall be redesignated as 1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard.
    • Any reference to this address in federal laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records should be treated as referring to 1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard.

  • Signage (Section 2(c)):

    • The Administrator of General Services (GSA) must construct street signs that:
    • Display the phrase “Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard.”
    • Use a design similar to DC metro sign design.
    • Be placed on:
      • The federal property parcel closest to 1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard, and
      • The street corners of International Drive Northwest with Van Ness Street Northwest, and International Drive Northwest with International Place Northwest.

Affected Parties and Practical Impact

  • Geographic/Location Effects:

    • Redesignates a short stretch of International Place Northwest and an associated address in DC for memorial purposes.
    • May affect wayfinding, signage, and federal parcel identification in that area.

  • Administrative/Procedural Effects:

    • Requires GSA to install commemorative street signs with the specified design and placement.
    • Changes in official references in federal records to reflect the new memorial designation and address.

Timelines and Process

  • The bill outlines designation actions and signage duties but does not specify a date by which signage must be completed beyond the implicit federal action timeline (signs to be installed by GSA after enactment if passed).
  • As introduced, it is in the committee stage; no further legislative action details are provided in the text provided.

Notes

  • The bill is primarily a ceremonial/commemorative designation with minimal substantive policy changes beyond naming and signage.
  • It includes explicit guidance to federal authorities on updating records and signage to reflect the memorial designation.

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

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