To redesignate the Richard H. Poff Federal Building located at 210 Franklin Road Southwest in Roanoke, Virginia, as the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Mark R. Warner
D-VA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following …
Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following …
Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following …
Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following …
Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Renames the Richard H. Poff Federal Building in Roanoke, Virginia to the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building, honoring the NAACP attorney who fought to end segregation in Southwest Virginia and enforce Brown v. Board of Education.
Who Benefits and How
Reuben E. Lawson's civil rights legacy receives permanent federal recognition. Roanoke community honors local civil rights hero. Civil rights history is commemorated in the courthouse where Lawson practiced.
Who Bears the Burden and How
GSA updates signage and references. No significant administrative burden.
Key Provisions
- Redesignates building at 210 Franklin Road Southwest, Roanoke
- Honors NAACP lawyer who fought school segregation
- Recognized for enforcement of Brown v. Board in Roanoke region
- All federal references updated to new name
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Redesignates Roanoke federal building from Richard H. Poff to Reuben E. Lawson, a civil rights attorney
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Honor civil rights attorney in courthouse where he argued integration cases"
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