The Judith Heumann Memorial Bridge Designation Act of 2025 aims to honor Judith E. Heumann, a prominent figure in the disability rights movement, by designating the Connecticut Avenue Bridge over the Klingle Valley as the Judith E. Heumann Memorial Bridge. Heumann, who passed away on March 4, 2023, was a polio survivor and a key advocate for disability rights, contributing to significant legislation such as the Americans With Disabilities Act. The bridge, which she frequently used to connect with her community, is being renamed in recognition of her impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.
The bill includes a formal designation of the bridge's new name and references the support from the local community and the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C, which passed a resolution in favor of the renaming. The act will take effect following the Mayor's approval and a 30-day congressional review period.