To designate the Port Angeles Federal Building in Port Angeles, Washington, as the "Richard B. Anderson Federal Building".
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Became Public Law No: 110-266.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the federal building located at 138 West First Street, Port Angeles, Washington, as the "Richard B. Anderson Federal Building."
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, designated as H.R. 4140 during the 110th Congress, officially names the federal building located at 138 West First Street in Port Angeles, Washington, as the "Richard B. Anderson Federal Building." The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and subsequently became Public Law No: 110-266 on July 15, 2008. The legislation is a commemorative measure that does not include amendments or additional provisions beyond the naming designation.
H.R. 4140 formally designates a federal building in Port Angeles, Washington, as the Richard B. Anderson Federal Building, and this designation has been enacted into law.
- The bill designates the federal building at 138 West First Street, Port Angeles, Washington, with a commemorative name.
- The designation honors Richard B. Anderson by naming the building after him.
- The bill was passed by Congress and signed into law on July 15, 2008, becoming Public Law No: 110-266.
['Local community of Port Angeles, Washington', 'Federal agencies operating within the designated building', 'Individuals and groups interested in commemorations and historical recognition']
['The bill does not specify any funding or budgetary provisions for signage or related costs associated with the renaming.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included, as the bill is purely commemorative.', 'Implementation depends on the responsible federal agency managing the building to update signage and official records.']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice of commemorating individuals by naming federal buildings after them. It was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and reflects a non-controversial, symbolic action within the policy area of commemorations.
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['Potential increased local recognition and community pride associated with the named building.', 'Possible minor administrative tasks for federal agencies to update signage, records, and communications to reflect the new building name.']
The bill is straightforward and commemorative with minimal complexity. Transparency considerations include the absence of detailed funding or implementation guidance, which may affect how promptly and effectively the renaming is carried out by the responsible federal agency.
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