A bill to designate the United States courthouse at 500 State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, as the "Robert J. Dole United States Courthouse".
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Became Public Law No: 105-63.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 105-63, officially designates the United States courthouse located at 500 State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, as the "Robert J. Dole United States Courthouse." The legislation is a commemorative act recognizing Robert J. Dole by naming a federal building in his honor. The bill originated in the Senate during the 105th Congress and was signed into law on October 22, 1997.
The bill formally names a federal courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas, after Robert J. Dole, reflecting a commemorative action without substantive policy or funding changes.
- The bill designates the federal courthouse at 500 State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, as the "Robert J. Dole United States Courthouse."
- It was introduced and passed during the 105th Congress and became law on October 22, 1997.
- The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and does not include provisions affecting federal operations or budgets.
['Robert J. Dole (honoree)', 'Federal judiciary and courthouse staff in Kansas City, Kansas', 'Local community and visitors who recognize the courthouse by its designated name']
['The bill does not specify any funding or maintenance responsibilities related to the name designation, which could require administrative updates.', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions are included, as the bill is purely commemorative.']
The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 105th Congress and reflects a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings after notable individuals. It was enacted without opposition and is part of routine commemorative legislation.
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["The courthouse's new name may enhance public recognition of Robert J. Dole's contributions.", 'Signage, official documents, and references to the courthouse will need updating to reflect the new designation.']
The bill is straightforward and commemorative, with no funding or regulatory implications. Transparency considerations are minimal given the bill's nature, but monitoring administrative updates to courthouse signage and records may be relevant.
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