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S 4489118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A bill to designate the Federal building located at 50 United Nations Plaza in San Francisco, California, as the "Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building," and for other purposes.

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Aug 6, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 27, 2024

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

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Executive Summary

This bill proposes to rename the Federal building located at 50 United Nations Plaza in San Francisco, California, as the "Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building." The bill does not include additional provisions or changes beyond the designation of the building's name. The latest recorded action is that the bill was held at the desk, and it is currently classified as failed or expired.

Bottom Line

The bill sought to honor Senator Dianne Feinstein by renaming a federal building in San Francisco but did not advance beyond initial stages and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates the federal building at 50 United Nations Plaza in San Francisco as the "Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building."
  • No other provisions or amendments are included in the bill text.
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress but was held at the desk and ultimately failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Senator Dianne Feinstein (honoree)', 'Federal agencies operating within the designated building', "Local community and stakeholders in San Francisco who recognize the building's new name"]

Potential Concerns

['No explicit concerns related to implementation or cost are detailed in the available information.', "The bill's failure to progress may reflect procedural or legislative prioritization factors.", 'No authority or oversight changes are associated with 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. Such naming bills are common and typically non-controversial, but this bill did not advance past the initial stage and was held at the desk before expiring.

Hidden Impact Review

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Clear Review
Categories Reviewed — Not Detected
Cost Implications
Authority Changes
Oversight and Enforcement
Indirect Effects

["The renaming may enhance public recognition of Senator Dianne Feinstein's legacy within the San Francisco community.", 'Federal agencies and visitors may need to update signage and official documents to reflect the new building name.', 'The designation could influence local historical or cultural narratives associated with the building.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks detailed text and does not specify funding or implementation procedures, limiting transparency on potential costs or administrative actions required. The failure to advance beyond being held at the desk suggests limited legislative momentum. Monitoring similar naming bills could provide comparative insight into procedural handling and associated administrative impacts.

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

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