Bill Summary
This legislation designates a specific federal building located in North Platte, Nebraska as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building". It also states that any reference to this building in laws, maps, regulations, or other official documents shall now be referred to as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building". This designation was passed by the Senate on February 27, 2024.
Possible Impacts
1. Some people in North Platte, Nebraska may feel proud and honored to have a federal building named after a local person, Virginia Smith. This legislation could positively affect their sense of community and pride in their town.
2. The legislation could also affect the federal workers who are employed at the Virginia Smith Federal Building. They may feel a sense of recognition and importance by working in a building named after someone who has contributed to their community.
3. The passing of this legislation could also have a financial impact on the town of North Platte. The increased visibility and recognition of the Virginia Smith Federal Building could attract more tourism and business opportunities to the area, providing a potential economic boost.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3577 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3577
_______________________________________________________________________
AN ACT
To designate the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North
Platte, Nebraska, as the ``Virginia Smith Federal Building'', and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. VIRGINIA SMITH FEDERAL BUILDING.
(a) Designation.--The Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street
in North Platte, Nebraska, shall be known and designated as the
``Virginia Smith Federal Building''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building
referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the
``Virginia Smith Federal Building''.
Passed the Senate February 27, 2024.
Attest:
Secretary.
118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3577
_______________________________________________________________________
AN ACT
To designate the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North
Platte, Nebraska, as the ``Virginia Smith Federal Building'', and for
other purposes.