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S 4293118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A bill 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
Senate
Last Updated
Jan 8, 2026
Latest Action Date
Sep 27, 2024

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

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Executive Summary

This bill proposes to officially name 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 designation of the building's name. The latest recorded action is that the bill was held at the desk and it has since failed or expired without further legislative progress.

Bottom Line

The bill sought to honor Eugene E. Siler, Jr. by naming a federal courthouse annex after him, but it did not advance and is no longer active.

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 policy changes, funding, or operational directives are included in the bill.
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress but was held at the desk and ultimately failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['The local community in London, Kentucky, through recognition of a local figure.', 'Federal judiciary and government agencies operating in the designated courthouse annex.', 'Family, associates, and supporters of Eugene E. Siler, Jr.']

Potential Concerns

['No explicit funding or implementation details are provided, but naming designations typically require administrative updates and signage costs.', "The bill's failure to advance means no changes were enacted, so no direct implementation concerns arose.", 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are necessary given the nature of the bill.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and relates to government operations and politics by formally naming a federal building. Naming federal buildings after individuals is a common legislative practice to honor notable persons. The bill did not progress beyond being held at the desk and expired without passage.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['The naming may enhance local community identity and historical recognition in London, Kentucky.', 'Administrative updates to federal property records and signage will be required.', 'Potential minor costs to federal agencies for implementing the name change.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks detailed text and funding provisions, which is typical for naming legislation. Transparency considerations include ensuring that any costs associated with the naming are accounted for in agency budgets. The bill's failure to advance means no changes were implemented, limiting oversight needs.

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

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