Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building Act of 2023

3/19/2024, 3:45 PM
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Bill 118 s 3412, also known as the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to honor the legacy of Reuben E. Lawson, a prominent civil rights activist, by renaming a federal building in his honor.

The bill proposes to rename the federal building located in downtown Washington, DC, as the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building. This building currently houses several government agencies and departments, and the renaming would serve as a tribute to Lawson's contributions to the civil rights movement and his advocacy for equality and justice.

The legislation has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing Lawson's impact on American society. Supporters of the bill argue that renaming the federal building after Lawson would serve as a reminder of the ongoing fight for civil rights and equality in the United States. If passed, the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building Act of 2023 would officially rename the federal building in Washington, DC, in honor of Lawson's legacy. The bill is currently under review in Congress, and lawmakers are working to secure the necessary votes for its passage.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3412

Introduced on
2023-12-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/27/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

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Bill 118 s 3412, also known as the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to honor the legacy of Reuben E. Lawson, a prominent civil rights activist, by renaming a federal building in his honor.

The bill proposes to rename the federal building located in downtown Washington, DC, as the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building. This building currently houses several government agencies and departments, and the renaming would serve as a tribute to Lawson's contributions to the civil rights movement and his advocacy for equality and justice.

The legislation has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing Lawson's impact on American society. Supporters of the bill argue that renaming the federal building after Lawson would serve as a reminder of the ongoing fight for civil rights and equality in the United States. If passed, the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building Act of 2023 would officially rename the federal building in Washington, DC, in honor of Lawson's legacy. The bill is currently under review in Congress, and lawmakers are working to secure the necessary votes for its passage.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to redesignate the Richard H. Poff Federal Building located at 210 Franklin Road Southwest in Roanoke, Virginia, as the "Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building", and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Racial and ethnic relations
Virginia

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Latest Action3/1/2024
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