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Renaming of Federal Building in Abingdon, Virginia

This legal act renames the federal building and United States courthouse in Abingdon, Virginia. It will now be known as the "H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States Courthouse." This change does not directly impact citizens' daily lives, rights, or obligations, but serves as a symbolic honor for H. Emory Widener, Jr.
Key points
The federal building and courthouse in Abingdon, Virginia, will be renamed the "H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States Courthouse."
All future references to this building in legal and official documents will use the new name.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_246
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Process start date: 2021-01-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 180 West Main Street in Abingdon, Virginia, as the "H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_246.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal building and courthouse in Abingdon, Virginia, will be renamed the "H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States Courthouse."
  • All future references to this building in legal and official documents will use the new name.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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