Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced legislation to designate a section of H Street Northwest in the nation’s capital as “Charlie Kirk Patriot Way”, which, if enacted, would make Washington, D.C., the first city and federal jurisdiction to honor the late Turning Point USA founder with a street, following an earlier tribute in Florida. Will name it.
The Charlie Kirk Patriot Way Act, introduced Friday with Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) as cosponsors, officially names the area of H Street Northwest between Connecticut Avenue and Vermont Avenue as “Charlie Kirk “Patriot Way”. Bill directing The District of Columbia will install four street signs with the new names at major intersections along the corridor, including Connecticut Avenue, Vermont Avenue and both sides of 16th Street Northwest.
The measure follows Scott’s earlier lead in Senate unanimous consent way One proposal designates October 14, 2025 – which would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday – as the National Day of Remembrance of Charlie Kirk. That resolution, approved on September 18, honors Kirk’s “faith, free speech and civil engagement” and encourages schools and communities to commemorate the day with activities that promote freedom and civil discourse.
in the new bill AnnouncementScott described the naming of the street as a tribute to Kirk’s lifelong dedication to encouraging debate and civic participation. He said the designation would be a reminder of Kirk’s commitment to “peacefully, purposefully and proudly stand firm for what you believe in.”
Blackburn called Kirk “a patriot whose unwavering dedication to promoting American values and freedom of speech will not be forgotten,” while Moreno reflected on Kirk’s early approach to involving young Americans in politics, saying it “grew into a movement that would change the direction of our country.”
The proposed street naming joins a growing number of national and local tributes to the conservative activist. In Florida, Lake County commissioners unanimously voted The renaming of a section of Wellness Way as “Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway” is the first local government decision in the country to memorialize Kirk after September 10. murder During an event at Utah Valley University.
Additional honors have been received across the country. New College of Florida has announced plans to erect A statue of Kirk is located on the campus, and Florida officials are considering several other memorial designations. Congress resolutions and proposals Pur: by lawmakers, including efforts to mint Commemorative coins have also attempted to preserve Kirk’s legacy.
