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To designate the United States courthouse located in the 700 block of East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, as the "Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., United States Courthouse".
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Summary of Bill S 2403
Bill 110 s 2403, also known as the "Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., United States Courthouse Act," aims to designate the United States courthouse located in the 700 block of East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, as the "Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., United States Courthouse."
The bill seeks to honor the legacies of Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., who were both influential figures in the legal community. Spottswood W. Robinson III was the first African American to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, while Robert R. Merhige, Jr. was a federal judge known for his landmark rulings on civil rights and desegregation cases.
By designating the courthouse in Richmond, Virginia, in their honor, the bill aims to recognize and commemorate the contributions of these two esteemed jurists to the legal profession and the pursuit of justice in the United States. The renaming of the courthouse serves as a fitting tribute to their dedication and commitment to upholding the principles of equality and fairness under the law. Overall, Bill 110 s 2403 seeks to pay homage to the distinguished careers and lasting impact of Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr. by renaming the United States courthouse in Richmond, Virginia, in their honor.
The bill seeks to honor the legacies of Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., who were both influential figures in the legal community. Spottswood W. Robinson III was the first African American to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, while Robert R. Merhige, Jr. was a federal judge known for his landmark rulings on civil rights and desegregation cases.
By designating the courthouse in Richmond, Virginia, in their honor, the bill aims to recognize and commemorate the contributions of these two esteemed jurists to the legal profession and the pursuit of justice in the United States. The renaming of the courthouse serves as a fitting tribute to their dedication and commitment to upholding the principles of equality and fairness under the law. Overall, Bill 110 s 2403 seeks to pay homage to the distinguished careers and lasting impact of Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr. by renaming the United States courthouse in Richmond, Virginia, in their honor.
Current Status of Bill S 2403
Bill S 2403 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 3, 2007. Bill S 2403 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on December 3, 2007.  Bill S 2403's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 110-320. as of September 18, 2008
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2403
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2403
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