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Commission Established to Recommend Renaming of J. Edgar Hoover FBI Headquarters.

This legislation establishes a special commission tasked with reviewing and proposing a new name for the main FBI Headquarters building in Washington D.C. The goal is to ensure the new designation reflects the FBI's mission, values, racial and ethnic diversity, and the principles of the U.S. Constitution. While this change is symbolic, it aims to align federal institutions with modern national values and social justice goals.
Key points
An 8-member commission of experts on government history and social justice is created to review the current name of the FBI building.
The criteria for the new name emphasize diversity, constitutional values, and serving as an inspiration to FBI employees and citizens.
The FBI Director has the final authority to accept or reject the commission's recommendation within 30 days of receiving the final report.
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Print number: 118_HR_867
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2023-02-08