A bill to designate the United States courthouse at 200 South Washington Street in Alexandria, Virginia, as the "Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr. United States Courthouse".
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Became Public Law No: 105-122.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 105-122, officially designates the United States courthouse located at 200 South Washington Street in Alexandria, Virginia, as the "Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr. United States Courthouse." The legislation is a commemorative act that assigns a formal name to a federal building, honoring an individual named Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr. No additional provisions, funding, or regulatory changes are included in the bill.
The bill formally names a federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, after Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., recognizing his legacy through a commemorative designation.
- The bill designates the U.S. courthouse at 200 South Washington Street in Alexandria, Virginia, with a new official name.
- The new name honors Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., though the bill does not specify his background or contributions.
- The bill was passed by the Senate and signed into law on December 1, 1997, becoming Public Law 105-122.
['Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr. (posthumously or in honor)', 'Federal judiciary and court staff at the Alexandria courthouse', 'Visitors and the local community who identify the courthouse by its designated name']
['The bill does not specify any funding for signage or administrative changes related to the renaming, which could result in minor implementation costs borne by the General Services Administration or the judiciary.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are necessary given the bill’s commemorative nature.', 'There are no policy tradeoffs or regulatory impacts associated with this designation.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 105th Congress and reflects a common legislative practice of commemorating individuals by naming federal buildings after them. Such bills typically receive bipartisan support and are noncontroversial, focusing on honoring public service or contributions to the judiciary or community.
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['The courthouse’s new name may enhance public recognition of Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., potentially influencing historical or community awareness.', 'Signage and official documents will need updating to reflect the new name, which could have minor administrative impacts.']
This bill is straightforward with no complex provisions or funding implications. Transparency considerations are minimal as the bill’s purpose is solely commemorative. Oversight is not required beyond standard administrative updates to federal property records and signage.
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