The building on West Temple and 400 South will be known as the Orrin G. Hatch Courthouse if the House agrees to the legislation and President Donald Trump signs it.
Hatch, who was presiding over the Senate when the bill was brought up, wasn't aware his fellow senators were planning the tribute.
“I didn't realize that was going to happen this morning,” Hatch said. “I'm very honored.”
“Congratulations on that bill,” said Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. “It's very appropriate that you should be the one passing it since it's named after you. You've given a lifetime of tremendous service to the United States of America.