A bill to designate the Federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the "Rosa Parks Federal Building", and for other purposes.

4/1/2024, 1:57 PM

Summary of Bill S 1278

Bill 118 s 1278, also known as the Rosa Parks Federal Building Act, aims to designate the Federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the "Rosa Parks Federal Building." This bill honors the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, who famously refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955.

The bill seeks to recognize Rosa Parks' contributions to the civil rights movement and her role in advancing equality and justice for all Americans. By naming the Federal building after her, the bill aims to commemorate her bravery and dedication to fighting for equality and justice.

In addition to designating the building in Detroit as the "Rosa Parks Federal Building," the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include additional measures related to honoring Rosa Parks and her legacy. Overall, Bill 118 s 1278 is a bipartisan effort to honor Rosa Parks and her contributions to the civil rights movement by naming a Federal building in Detroit after her. This bill aims to recognize her bravery and dedication to fighting for equality and justice for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of S 1278

This bill designates the federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the Rosa Parks Federal Building.

Current Status of Bill S 1278

Bill S 1278 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill S 1278 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 25, 2023.  Bill S 1278's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-46. as of March 22, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1278

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1278

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyMichiganRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1278

A bill to designate the Federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the "Rosa Parks Federal Building", and for other purposes.A bill to designate the Federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the "Rosa Parks Federal Building", and for other purposes.
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