Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9156

Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026

Renaming a Street Near the Chinese Embassy

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Part of: Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026

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Next up: A house committee

The Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026 is currently in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has not moved since June 4, 2026, and the committee must review the bill before it can proceed further. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so this proposal remains stalled.

Companion bill: Renaming a D.C. Street for the Tiananmen Square Memorial →

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Unlikely to pass

Symbolic bills like this are often introduced to make a political point but rarely make it through the entire legislative process to become law.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Companion
Identical companion bill S. 4687 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
S. 4687 (119th) →

Key Points

This bill proposes renaming a section of International Place Northwest in Washington, D.C. The new name would be Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard to honor those who protested for democracy in China in 1989.
The plan would change the official address of the Chinese Embassy to 1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard. This means all official mail sent to the embassy would have to use the new name.
The government would be required to install new street signs that are easy to see. These signs would be placed at specific corners and on federal land right next to the embassy.
This action is a symbolic way for the United States to show support for human rights. It is intended to remind the Chinese government and the public of the events that took place at Tiananmen Square.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Jun 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Jun 4, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 9156

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Data Sources

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R: 6

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