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Naming the Fermilab Research Center after Helen Edwards.

This bill solely focuses on renaming a federal research facility located in Illinois. The Department of Energy Integrated Engineering Research Center Federal Building at Fermilab will be designated the Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center. This change is purely ceremonial and does not introduce new financial burdens or benefits for citizens.
Key points
A federal research building in Batavia, Illinois, is receiving a new, honorary name.
The name change has no impact on citizens' finances, rights, or daily obligations.
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Status: Expired
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Print number: 118_S_241
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to designate the Department of Energy Integrated Engineering Research Center Federal Building located at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, as the "Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_241.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A federal research building in Batavia, Illinois, is receiving a new, honorary name.
  • The name change has no impact on citizens' finances, rights, or daily obligations.
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 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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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