To designate the facility of the United States Geological Survey and the United States Bureau of Reclamation located at 230 Collins Road, Boise, Idaho, as the "F.H. Newell Building".
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Became Public Law No: 108-462.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 3124 from the 108th Congress, designates the facility of the United States Geological Survey and the United States Bureau of Reclamation located at 230 Collins Road, Boise, Idaho, as the "F.H. Newell Building." The bill was passed by the House, became Public Law No: 108-462 on December 21, 2004, and is categorized under the policy area of Commemorations. The legislation is a formal naming act honoring F.H. Newell by officially naming the specified federal facility after him.
H.R. 3124 officially names a federal facility in Boise, Idaho, as the "F.H. Newell Building," recognizing an individual through a commemorative designation.
- The bill designates a specific federal facility housing the US Geological Survey and the US Bureau of Reclamation in Boise, Idaho.
- The facility is named after F.H. Newell, though the bill text does not provide further details about him.
- The bill was enacted into law on December 21, 2004, and is categorized under commemorations.
['United States Geological Survey', 'United States Bureau of Reclamation', 'Federal employees working at the Boise facility', 'The legacy or recognition of F.H. Newell']
['The bill does not specify any funding or implementation costs, but there may be minor expenses related to signage or administrative updates.', 'No additional authority or oversight mechanisms are established by this bill.', 'The bill does not address any operational changes to the facility.']
This bill is a commemorative measure passed by the 108th Congress to honor an individual by naming a federal facility after him. Such naming bills are common and typically non-controversial, reflecting recognition of contributions or legacy associated with the named individual or institution.
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['The naming may enhance the historical or cultural recognition of F.H. Newell within the agencies and local community.', 'Potential minor administrative updates such as signage changes or document revisions to reflect the new building name.']
This bill is straightforward in its purpose to designate a building name and does not include provisions that affect funding, operations, or regulatory authority. Transparency considerations are minimal given the nature of the bill, but oversight of any minor implementation costs or administrative actions related to the naming could be monitored.
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