0
0

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 Signed by President since March 22, 2024. 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 tributes
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Michigan
- Racial and ethnic relations
- U.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.

Comments

Latest Bills

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
Bill HJRES 106December 12, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
Bill HJRES 105December 12, 2025
Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025
Bill S 1884December 12, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
Bill HJRES 104December 12, 2025
Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
Bill S 2584December 12, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Bill S 1071December 12, 2025
Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
Bill S 640December 12, 2025
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
Bill HR 4016December 12, 2025
End the Fed’s Big Bank Bailout Act
Bill S 2113December 12, 2025
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025
Bill S 2327December 12, 2025
To designate the Federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the "Rosa Parks Federal Building", and for other purposes.
Bill HR 5892December 15, 2023