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Congress proposes naming the new Jackson, Mississippi federal courthouse after civil rights lawyer R. Jess Brown

Original title: To designate the United States Courthouse to be constructed in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse".

Last action · March 11, 2009: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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What This Bill Would Do

Legislation s the future United States Courthouse to be constructed in Jackson, Mississippi, as the 'R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse'. The bill was introduced in the House and subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Why it matters

Residents in Jackson, Mississippi and those interacting with the federal court system will see the new federal courthouse officially named in honor of prominent civil rights attorney R. Jess Brown.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

residents of Jackson, Mississippi

The local federal courthouse being constructed in their city is designated with a specific namesake.

Directly affected

Committee on Environment and Public Works

The committee is assigned to review and consider the bill in the Senate.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new name designated for the courthouse in Jackson, Mississippi?

The courthouse to be constructed is d as the 'R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse'.

Which committee is reviewing the bill in the Senate?

The bill was on Environment and Public Works.

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Last action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Mar 11, 2009

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Connected Entities

Committee on Environment and Public Works, R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse, Jackson and 1 more

OrganizationCommittee on Environment and Public Works“Senate committee to which the bill was referred.”Map →

locationR. Jess Brown United States Courthouse“The designated name for the courthouse to be constructed in Jackson, Mississippi”Map →

locationJackson“City where the United States Courthouse is to be constructed.”Map →

locationMississippi“State where the courthouse is located.”Map →

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