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To designate the United States courthouse located at 525 Magoffin Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the "Albert Armendariz, Sr., United States Courthouse".

4/7/2025, 3:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2053

Bill 111 HR 2053, also known as the "Albert Armendariz, Sr., United States Courthouse Act," aims to designate the United States courthouse located at 525 Magoffin Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the "Albert Armendariz, Sr., United States Courthouse." This bill seeks to honor the legacy of Albert Armendariz, Sr., a prominent figure in the legal community and a trailblazer for Hispanic Americans in the field of law.

Albert Armendariz, Sr. was the first Hispanic federal judge in the state of Texas and served on the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas from 1961 to 1984. Throughout his career, Judge Armendariz was known for his dedication to upholding the rule of law and ensuring equal justice for all.

By designating the courthouse in El Paso in his honor, this bill seeks to recognize Judge Armendariz's contributions to the legal profession and his impact on the Hispanic community. This designation serves as a reminder of the importance of diversity and representation in the judiciary and honors the legacy of a trailblazing figure in American legal history. Overall, Bill 111 HR 2053 aims to pay tribute to Albert Armendariz, Sr. by naming the courthouse in El Paso after him, highlighting his significant contributions to the legal field and his role in breaking barriers for Hispanic Americans in the judiciary.

Current Status of Bill HR 2053

Bill HR 2053 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 22, 2009. Bill HR 2053 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on April 22, 2009.  Bill HR 2053's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 111-75. as of October 19, 2009

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2053

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2053

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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