Andrew Ogles (R-TN)
Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026. It officially designates a specific area along International Place Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard. The bill also changes a specific address on that street to 1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard. Any official records or laws referencing the old area or address will now refer to the new names. Finally, the Administrator of General Services must build and place new street signs for this designation in specific locations.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +2
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The bill symbolically honors the victims of Tiananmen Square, which aligns with international human rights advocacy.
- Scored +1
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?
Honoring the Tiananmen Square protests may hold symbolic cultural and historical importance for many Asian Americans advocating for democracy.
- Scored +1
Would immigrants be better off under this?
Immigrants from nations experiencing authoritarian governance may find symbolic solidarity in this memorialization.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) and Section 2(b) rename a specific area and address in Washington, District of Columbia, to honor Tiananmen Square with the name Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard. This ensures that official maps, laws, and documents will use the new memorial designation.
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Section 2(c) requires the Administrator of General Services to construct and place new street signs containing the phrase Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard at specific intersections and near the federal property, making the new location clearly marked with signs similar in design to District of Columbia Metro station signs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative consequences, burdens, or sections identified that would negatively impact individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Honoring the Tiananmen Square protests may hold symbolic cultural and historical importance for many Asian Americans advocating for democracy. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Immigrants from nations experiencing authoritarian governance may find symbolic solidarity in this memorialization.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill symbolically honors the victims of Tiananmen Square, which aligns with international human rights advocacy.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The legislation provides for specific street designations and new signage installation in Washington, D.C.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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