To designate the United States courthouse located at 1716 Spielbusch Avenue in Toledo, Ohio, as the "James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley United States Courthouse.".
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Became Public Law No: 110-284.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 110-284, officially designates the United States courthouse located at 1716 Spielbusch Avenue in Toledo, Ohio, as the "James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley United States Courthouse." The legislation serves to honor these individuals by naming a federal courthouse after them. The bill does not include additional provisions, funding, or regulatory changes.
The law formally renames a federal courthouse in Toledo, Ohio, to honor James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley, with no further policy or operational impacts.
- The bill designates the federal courthouse at 1716 Spielbusch Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, with a new name.
- The new name honors James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley.
- The bill was passed by the House and signed into law on July 23, 2008, becoming Public Law No: 110-284.
['The local community in Toledo, Ohio, through recognition of local historical figures.', "Federal judiciary and courthouse staff by way of the building's official designation.", 'Historians and civic organizations interested in commemorations and local heritage.']
['No specific implementation or funding provisions are included, so no direct cost or oversight concerns arise from the text.', 'The bill does not specify any changes to courthouse operations or management.', 'Potential administrative updates may be needed for signage and official documents to reflect the new name.']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice of commemorating notable individuals by naming federal buildings after them. It was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and reflects a non-controversial, symbolic act without broader policy implications.
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["The courthouse renaming may increase public awareness of James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley's historical significance.", 'Local civic pride and tourism related to the courthouse could be modestly enhanced.', 'Administrative updates such as signage replacement and document revisions may be required.']
This bill is straightforward in its purpose and scope, involving only the naming of a federal building. There are no transparency or oversight concerns as no new authorities, funding, or regulatory changes are involved. The lack of a full bill text limits detailed analysis, but the official status as Public Law confirms enactment.
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