Tucson's Federal Building Gets a New Name: The 'Raúl M. Grijalva Federal Building'

The federal building located at 300 West Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona, is getting a new official designation. This bill simply renames the structure the “Raúl M. Grijalva Federal Building.” This is a purely ceremonial action, honoring a public figure by attaching their name to a piece of government property.

The Administrative Cleanup

When a federal building gets a new name, it triggers a necessary administrative cleanup, and the bill handles this directly. Section 2, titled “References,” ensures that any existing government document—whether it’s a law, a map, a regulation, or even just an old inventory list—that currently refers to the building by its previous name is automatically updated. Essentially, the moment this bill takes effect, all official records across the country referring to the 300 West Congress Street location will instantly recognize the new designation. This provision is designed to prevent bureaucratic headaches down the line and keep the official record tidy.

Real-World Impact: What Changes?

For the average person who doesn’t work in that building, the change is mostly symbolic. If you’re a federal employee or a contractor dealing with the General Services Administration (GSA) in Tucson, you’ll see new signage and updated letterheads. But unlike legislation that changes your taxes or creates new regulations, this bill has zero practical impact on your daily life, your wallet, or your business operations. It doesn't change what services are offered inside the building, who works there, or how the building is funded. It's a name change, and that's the whole story.