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HR 8324118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the United States courthouse annex located at 310 South Main Street in London, Kentucky, as the "Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
May 9, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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Executive Summary

This bill proposes to officially designate the United States courthouse annex located at 310 South Main Street in London, Kentucky, as the "Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex." The bill does not include additional provisions beyond the naming designation. The latest recorded action was referral to a House subcommittee focused on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. The bill is currently listed as failed or expired.

Bottom Line

The bill seeks to rename a federal courthouse annex in London, Kentucky, in honor of Eugene E. Siler, Jr., but it did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and is now expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific federal courthouse annex in London, Kentucky, with a commemorative name.
  • No additional legislative provisions or funding measures are included in the bill text.
  • The bill was referred to a relevant House subcommittee but did not progress further and is now classified as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Local community of London, Kentucky', 'Federal judiciary operating in the designated courthouse annex', 'Potentially, the legacy and recognition of Eugene E. Siler, Jr.']

Potential Concerns

['No explicit funding or cost implications are detailed, but renaming may involve minor administrative expenses.', 'The bill does not specify oversight or enforcement mechanisms related to the designation.', 'Since the bill has expired, no implementation is currently planned.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to a subcommittee responsible for economic development and public buildings. Naming federal buildings after notable individuals is a common congressional practice, typically requiring subcommittee and full committee approval before passage. This bill did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and is now expired.

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Indirect Effects

['The renaming may enhance local historical recognition and community identity in London, Kentucky.', 'Minor administrative updates may be required for signage, official documents, and federal records to reflect the new courthouse annex name.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks detailed text and funding information, limiting transparency about any associated costs or administrative requirements. Its failure to advance beyond subcommittee referral indicates limited legislative momentum. Monitoring naming designation bills can help ensure appropriate use of federal naming honors and awareness of any incidental costs.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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