To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the Martin L. Graber Post Office.
Summary
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office." This is a symbolic gesture to honor Martin L. Graber. The bill itself does not allocate any specific funding or change any existing laws beyond the name designation.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill is the renaming of a post office. All references to the current name will be updated to reflect the new designation. This change is largely symbolic and will have minimal practical impact.
Potential Benefits
- Honors Martin L. Graber, potentially a local figure of significance.
- May foster a sense of community pride.
- Provides a lasting tribute within the community.
- Could increase awareness of Martin L. Graber's contributions, if any, to the community.
- No direct economic benefits, but may indirectly boost local morale.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal practical impact on the community.
- Potential cost associated with updating signage and official documents, though likely minimal.
- May be perceived as a low-priority issue compared to more pressing concerns.
- Could be seen as a symbolic gesture without addressing real community needs.
- No significant disadvantages are anticipated.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the legislative powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution, which includes the power to establish post offices and post roads. The designation of a post office name falls within this broad authority. There are no apparent conflicts with any specific constitutional provisions or amendments.
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).