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HR 6984118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building", and for other purposes.

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 5, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 98.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 6984 in the 118th Congress, proposes to designate the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building." The bill does not include additional provisions or detailed legislative text available in the source data. The latest recorded action was its placement on the House Calendar, but the bill ultimately failed or expired without enactment.

Bottom Line

H.R. 6984 sought to rename a federal building in North Platte, Nebraska, but did not advance to become law during the 118th Congress.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill's primary purpose is to rename a specific federal building in North Platte, Nebraska.
  • No additional legislative text or provisions are available in the source data.
  • The bill was placed on the House Calendar but did not pass before the end of the congressional session.
Who Benefits?

['Federal employees and visitors to the building at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska', 'Local community in North Platte, Nebraska, through recognition of Virginia Smith']

Potential Concerns

['The source data does not provide information on costs or funding related to the renaming.', 'No details on implementation or oversight mechanisms are available.', 'Potential administrative costs or logistical considerations for changing signage and official records are not addressed.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and placed on the House Calendar. It falls under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics. The bill did not progress to passage and is recorded as failed or expired as of December 5, 2025.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Increased local recognition and potential community pride associated with the naming of the building after Virginia Smith.', 'Minor administrative workload for federal agencies to update records and signage.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks detailed legislative text and does not specify funding or administrative procedures for the renaming process. Transparency regarding cost estimates and implementation plans would be beneficial for public oversight. The failure or expiration status indicates no further legislative action was taken.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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