To designate the Federal building located at 601 Fourth Street, N.W., in the District of Columbia, as the "Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building", in honor of William H. Christian, Jr., Martha Dixon Martinez, Michael J. Miller, Anthony Palmisano, and Edwin R. Woodriffe.
Latest action (6 Oct 1997): Became Public Law No: 105-52.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 2443, officially designates a specific Federal building in Washington, D.C., located at 601 Fourth Street, NW, as the "Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building." This renaming is intended to honor five individuals—William H. Christian, Jr., Martha Dixon Martinez, Michael J. Miller, Anthony Palmisano, and Edwin R. Woodriffe—who were killed while serving in the line of duty.
The bill affects the naming and official references to this particular building. Any existing or future laws, documents, or records that refer to this Federal building will now be understood to mean the "Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building." The legislation specifically aims to commemorate the sacrifices of the named individuals.
Introduced in September 1997 during the 105th Congress, the bill was sponsored by Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton. Following its passage by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it was signed into law by the President on October 6, 1997. The bill is now enacted and the designation is official.
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Official summary
Designates the Federal building located at 601 Fourth Street, N.W., in the District of Columbia, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building (in honor of William H. Christian, Jr., Martha Dixon Martinez, Michael J. Miller, Anthony Palmisano, and Edwin R. Woodriffe, who were slain in the line of duty).
Timeline
6 Oct 1997
Became Public Law No: 105-52.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2443 do?
- This bill, H.R. 2443, officially designates a specific Federal building in Washington, D.C., located at 601 Fourth Street, NW, as the "Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building." This renaming is intended to honor five individuals—William H. Christian, Jr., Martha Dixon Martinez, Michael J. Miller, Anthony Palmisano, and Edwin R. Woodriffe—who were killed while serving in the line of duty. The bill affects the naming and official references to this particular building. Any existing or future laws, documents, or records that refer to this Federal building will now be understood to mean the "Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building." The legislation specifically aims to commemorate the sacrifices of the named individuals. Introduced in September 1997 during the 105th Congress, the bill was sponsored by Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton. Following its passage by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it was signed into law by the President on October 6, 1997. The bill is now enacted and the designation is official.
- Has H.R. 2443 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 2443 has been enacted. Status last updated 6 Oct 1997.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2443?
- H.R. 2443 was sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2443?
- Became Public Law No: 105-52. (6 Oct 1997).
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