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HR 3562111th CongressSigned into LawHouse

An act to designate the federally occupied building located at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Jackson, Mississippi, as the 'James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and Roy K. Moore Federal Building'.

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Apr 7, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 30, 2010

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 111-243.

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Executive Summary

This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 111-243, officially designates the federally occupied building located at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Jackson, Mississippi, as the 'James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and Roy K. Moore Federal Building.' The legislation serves to honor these individuals by naming a federal building after them. The bill was introduced in the House during the 111th Congress and has been signed into law.

Bottom Line

The bill formally names a federal building in Jackson, Mississippi, to commemorate four individuals, reflecting a symbolic act of recognition by the federal government.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific federal building at 1220 Echelon Parkway, Jackson, Mississippi, with a commemorative name.
  • The building is named after James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and Roy K. Moore.
  • The bill was passed by the House and signed into law, becoming Public Law No: 111-243 on September 30, 2010.
Who Benefits?

['Federal government agencies occupying the building at 1220 Echelon Parkway', 'The families and communities connected to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and Roy K. Moore', 'Local community and historical organizations in Jackson, Mississippi']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or funding provisions are detailed in the available text, so potential costs related to signage or administrative updates are not specified.', 'The bill does not outline any enforcement or oversight mechanisms related to the designation.', 'No authority or policy tradeoffs are indicated in the text.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced and passed during the 111th Congress and reflects a legislative practice of naming federal buildings to honor individuals. The designation is a symbolic recognition without additional policy or operational changes. The bill was signed into law on September 30, 2010.

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Funding or Cost Implications
Operational or Administrative Changes
Indirect Effects

['The designation may enhance public awareness and historical recognition of the individuals named, potentially influencing local community identity and federal building naming practices.', 'Minimal administrative updates may be required for signage and official documents referencing the building.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward in its purpose and does not include detailed provisions on funding, oversight, or implementation. Transparency considerations focus on ensuring that any associated costs or administrative changes are documented and publicly accessible. The absence of detailed text limits deeper analysis of potential impacts.

Passage Likelihood: HighConfidence: 95%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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