To designate the Federal building located at 320 North Main Street in McAllen, Texas, as the "Kika de la Garza Federal Building".
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Became Public Law No: 109-343.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 2322 from the 109th Congress, designates the Federal building located at 320 North Main Street in McAllen, Texas, as the "Kika de la Garza Federal Building." The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and was signed into law, becoming Public Law No: 109-343 on October 13, 2006. The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and involves the formal naming of a federal building to honor an individual named Kika de la Garza.
H.R. 2322 officially names a federal building in McAllen, Texas, after Kika de la Garza, recognizing his legacy through a commemorative designation.
- The bill designates the federal building at 320 North Main Street in McAllen, Texas, as the "Kika de la Garza Federal Building."
- It was passed by the House and became Public Law No: 109-343 on October 13, 2006.
- The legislation is categorized under the policy area of commemorations, involving the naming of federal property.
['The legacy and recognition of Kika de la Garza, presumably a notable individual associated with the region or federal service.', 'The local community in McAllen, Texas, through the formal recognition of a federal building.', 'Federal agencies occupying or managing the building, through the official naming designation.']
['The bill does not specify any funding or budgetary provisions, so there may be minor costs associated with signage or administrative updates.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are required as the bill is a naming designation without regulatory impact.', 'Implementation considerations may include updating official records and signage to reflect the new building name.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 109th Congress and reflects a common legislative practice of commemorating individuals by naming federal buildings after them. It was enacted without noted controversy and is part of routine congressional actions to honor public figures.
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['The naming may enhance local pride and historical recognition in McAllen, Texas.', 'It could influence future commemorative naming practices or set a precedent for honoring other individuals in the region.']
The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or budgetary implications. Transparency considerations are minimal as the legislation involves a ceremonial naming without regulatory or financial impact. Oversight is not applicable given the nature of the bill.
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