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Call to Rename US Senate Office Building

This resolution urges the U.S. Senate to remove Richard B. Russell's name from the Senate office building. This aims to emphasize values of equality and reject symbols associated with racial segregation, impacting public spaces and the values represented by government institutions.
Key points
Request to remove Richard B. Russell's name from the Senate building due to his opposition to civil rights and support for racial segregation.
Emphasis on the House of Representatives' rejection of white supremacy and nationalism, affecting the symbolism of public places.
Proposal to revert to the building's original name, "Old Senate Office Building," until a suitable honoree is found.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_646
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Process start date: 2025-08-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Calling on the Senate to remove the name of Richard B. Russell from the Russell Senate Office Building.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_646.

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 2025-08-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Request to remove Richard B. Russell's name from the Senate building due to his opposition to civil rights and support for racial segregation.
  • Emphasis on the House of Representatives' rejection of white supremacy and nationalism, affecting the symbolism of public places.
  • Proposal to revert to the building's original name, "Old Senate Office Building," until a suitable honoree is found.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Green, Al [D-TX-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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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