To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4551 East 52nd Street in Odessa, Texas, as the Mary Granados Memorial Post Office Building.
Summary
H.R. 5071 proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 4551 East 52nd Street in Odessa, Texas, as the "Mary Granados Memorial Post Office Building." This bill directs that any reference to this facility in any document or record of the United States shall be deemed a reference to the new designation. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Pfluger and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill will officially rename the specified post office building in Odessa, Texas. All official references to the facility will reflect the new name. This action serves primarily as a symbolic gesture to honor Mary Granados.
Potential Benefits
- Honors the memory of Mary Granados.
- Provides a lasting tribute within the community.
- May foster a sense of community pride.
- Offers a symbolic recognition of service or sacrifice (assumed, as the bill provides no background).
- Could potentially increase awareness of local history.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Incurs minimal administrative costs for signage and documentation updates.
- Diverts congressional attention from potentially more impactful issues.
- May be perceived as a purely symbolic gesture without tangible benefits.
- Potential for controversy if the honoree's background is disputed (though unlikely).
- No direct economic or social benefits.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the legislative powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution, which allows Congress to establish post offices and post roads. Designating a federal building's name falls under Congress's authority to manage federal property and operations. The bill does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).