A bill 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.
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Bill 3577 from 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. 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 or expired. The policy area relates to Government Operations and Politics, specifically concerning federal building naming conventions.
This bill sought to rename a federal building in North Platte, Nebraska, but did not advance beyond being held at the desk and ultimately expired without passage.
- The bill designates the federal building at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building."
- No additional legislative text or provisions accompany the naming designation.
- The bill was introduced in the Senate and was held at the desk with no further legislative progress, resulting in failure or expiration.
['Local community of North Platte, Nebraska', 'Federal agencies operating within the designated building', 'Associates or legacy of Virginia Smith, for whom the building is named']
['The bill does not specify funding or administrative changes related to the renaming, which could lead to minor implementation considerations.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are detailed, though the nature of the bill likely limits such needs.', 'The lack of accompanying text limits clarity on any additional impacts or requirements.']
The bill is part of routine congressional actions to name or rename federal buildings, a common practice to honor individuals. It was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress but did not advance beyond being held at the desk. Such bills typically have bipartisan support but require further legislative action to be enacted.
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['The renaming may enhance local recognition and historical commemoration of Virginia Smith.', 'Federal agencies and contractors may need to update signage and official documents to reflect the new building name.', 'Potential minor administrative updates in federal records and communications.']
The bill lacks detailed legislative text and funding provisions, which limits transparency regarding implementation costs or administrative responsibilities. The status as failed or expired indicates no further congressional oversight or action occurred. Naming federal buildings is a standard legislative practice with generally low policy risk, but transparency around associated costs and administrative steps is beneficial for public understanding.
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