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.

This bill would give a ceremonial name to part of 18th Street NW in Washington, DC. The stretch between Church St NW and P St NW would be called “Jimmy Lai Way,” and the building at 1520 18th St NW would get a new address: 1 Jimmy Lai Way NW. The General Services Administration would put up street signs with the new name at nearby corners and the closest federal property. It also says the Postal Service should accept mail addressed to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office at “1 Jimmy Lai Way” and deliver it to the offices’ actual locations in San Francisco and New York.

The bill also speaks out against the jailing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. It calls for his immediate release, urges U.S. officials to press his case, and encourages using existing U.S. sanction tools against officials involved. It asks the United Nations and U.K. to push for his freedom and for protection of free speech and a free press.

• Who is affected: DC neighbors and businesses on this block; the General Services Administration; the U.S. Postal Service; Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in San Francisco and New York.
• What changes: A ceremonial street name and a new mailing address; new signs; USPS guidance to deliver mail labeled “1 Jimmy Lai Way” to the listed offices; a formal call for Jimmy Lai’s release and related actions.
• When: These changes would take effect if the bill becomes law.