A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the "Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse", and for other purposes.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, introduced in the 118th Congress as Senate Bill 3570, proposes to designate the United States courthouse located at 500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the "Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse." The bill does not include additional provisions or detailed legislative text. The latest recorded action is that the bill was "Held at the desk" as of March 1, 2024, and the bill status is marked as Failed / Expired. The policy area is categorized under Government Operations and Politics.
S.3570 sought to rename a federal courthouse in West Virginia after Irene M. Keeley but did not advance beyond initial procedural stages and is now expired.
- The bill aims to rename the federal courthouse at 500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, WV.
- The new name proposed is the "Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse."
- The bill did not progress past being held at the desk and is currently failed or expired.
['The federal judiciary system in Clarksburg, West Virginia, through the courthouse renaming.', 'Irene M. Keeley, as the namesake of the courthouse, and potentially her associates or legacy.', 'Local community and government entities in Clarksburg, WV, through recognition and naming.']
['No detailed implementation or funding provisions are included, so cost or administrative impacts are unclear.', "The bill's failure to advance may reflect procedural or prioritization considerations within Congress.", "No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are specified due to the bill's limited scope."]
The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and relates to the common legislative practice of naming or renaming federal buildings to honor individuals. It was held at the desk and did not proceed to further legislative action, resulting in its expiration. Such bills typically require bipartisan support and procedural scheduling to advance.
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['Renaming a federal courthouse may enhance local recognition of the honoree and potentially influence community identity.', 'The designation could affect signage, official documents, and federal communications related to the courthouse.', 'No broader policy or operational changes are indicated by the bill text.']
The bill lacks detailed legislative text and funding information, limiting transparency on implementation. Its status as failed or expired indicates no further congressional oversight or action will occur. Naming federal buildings is a routine legislative function but should be documented with clear procedural records for public accountability.
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