Bill Overview
Title: A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 1501 North 6th Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the "Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse", and for other purposes.
Description: This bill designates the U.S. courthouse at 1501 North 6th Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse.
Sponsors: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Target Audience
Population: People using or working in the courthouse in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Estimated Size: 10000
- The bill primarily focuses on renaming a courthouse, specifically in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- This will not directly affect the general public or a large population but rather a specific, localized group.
- The primary impact will be on people interacting with the courthouse, such as legal professionals, court employees, and local residents.
Reasoning
- The policy of renaming a courthouse does not have direct economic implications or widespread social impact, thereby limiting its influence largely to symbolic recognition.
- Key stakeholders most affected include court employees, legal professionals working in the courtroom, and local residents who interact with the courthouse regularly.
- Due to the localized nature of the building and its function within the judiciary system, the broader national population remains largely unaffected.
- The policy's fiscal constraint implies modest expenditure primarily covering new signage and minimal other costs.
- Self-reported wellbeing changes are expected to be minimal due to the largely symbolic nature of the change and as such, the interviews reflect limited variation across populations.
Simulated Interviews
court clerk (Harrisburg, PA)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Renaming the courthouse is a positive gesture recognizing Judge Rambo's service.
- There may not be any direct effects on my job, but the symbolic nature is nice.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
lawyer (Harrisburg, PA)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's an appropriate tribute to Judge Rambo.
- This change doesn’t affect my practice directly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
paralegal (Harrisburg, PA)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It’s a nice recognition but doesn't change my daily work.
- Perhaps it will foster a sense of pride in the community.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
public defender (Harrisburg, PA)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming is respectful to a dedicated public servant.
- My clients won’t be affected by a name change though.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
retired judge (Harrisburg, PA)
Age: 61 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It’s a fitting tribute to an esteemed colleague.
- I feel proud of this decision; enhances community respect for the judiciary.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
civil engineer (Harrisburg, PA)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The courthouse’s name change may align with city development plans.
- No direct impact on my work or wellbeing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
local historian (Harrisburg, PA)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming is historically significant.
- Glad to see local history being acknowledged.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
local resident (Harrisburg, PA)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see the renamed signage often, but it’s purely nominal.
- No real difference in daily life or community issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
juror (Harrisburg, PA)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A renamed courthouse doesn’t affect jury duty experience.
- It’s a nice nod to Judge Rambo.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
court reporter (Harrisburg, PA)
Age: 48 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This honors a significant figure in our judicial system.
- Doesn’t change my job, but proud of the local heritage.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $1000, High: $10000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- This policy is mostly symbolic and involves negligible financial implications.
- Costs are primarily administrative, relating to updating signs and publicizing the new courthouse name.