To designate the United States courthouse building located at 402 North Walnut Street and Prospect Avenue in Harrison, Arkansas, as the “Judge J. Smith Henley Federal Building”.
Latest action (27 Jul 1998): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 4338 would officially rename the United States courthouse building located at 402 North Walnut Street and Prospect Avenue in Harrison, Arkansas, designating it the "Judge J. Smith Henley Federal Building." The bill also specifies that any existing laws, regulations, maps, documents, or other federal records that refer to this courthouse would thereafter be treated as referring to it by its new name.
The bill primarily affects federal administrative and record-keeping practices related to this specific building, as well as the local community in Harrison, Arkansas, where the courthouse is located. It would have no substantive effect on court operations, jurisdiction, or judicial functions—its purpose is purely to honor a named individual through a commemorative building designation. Such naming bills are a common type of legislation and typically carry no policy implications beyond the symbolic recognition.
The bill was introduced on July 27, 1998, during the second session of the 105th Congress, by Representative Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas. It was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. According to available records, the bill did not receive a vote and did not advance further before the end of that Congress, meaning it did not become law.
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Official summary
Designates the U.S. courthouse building at 402 North Walnut Street and Prospect Avenue in Harrison, Arkansas, as the Judge J. Smith Henley Federal Building.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4338 do?
- H.R. 4338 would officially rename the United States courthouse building located at 402 North Walnut Street and Prospect Avenue in Harrison, Arkansas, designating it the "Judge J. Smith Henley Federal Building." The bill also specifies that any existing laws, regulations, maps, documents, or other federal records that refer to this courthouse would thereafter be treated as referring to it by its new name. The bill primarily affects federal administrative and record-keeping practices related to this specific building, as well as the local community in Harrison, Arkansas, where the courthouse is located. It would have no substantive effect on court operations, jurisdiction, or judicial functions—its purpose is purely to honor a named individual through a commemorative building designation. Such naming bills are a common type of legislation and typically carry no policy implications beyond the symbolic recognition. The bill was introduced on July 27, 1998, during the second session of the 105th Congress, by Representative Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas. It was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. According to available records, the bill did not receive a vote and did not advance further before the end of that Congress, meaning it did not become law.
- Has H.R. 4338 become law?
- Not yet. As of 27 Jul 1998, H.R. 4338 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4338?
- H.R. 4338 was sponsored by Rep. Asa Hutchinson [R-AR3, 1997-2001] (Republican-AR), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4338?
- Introduced (27 Jul 1998).
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