To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the Oscar J. Upham Post Office.
Summary
H.R. 4836 proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the ``Oscar J. Upham Post Office''. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 1, 2025, by Mrs. Bice and several co-sponsors. It was then referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
The bill's primary action is to rename the existing post office in honor of Oscar J. Upham. The designation would be reflected in all official references to the facility.
Expected Effects
The bill's passage would result in the renaming of the designated post office. All laws, maps, regulations, documents, and other records of the United States would reflect the new name.
This change is largely symbolic, honoring Oscar J. Upham without significantly altering postal operations or services.
Potential Benefits
- Honors the legacy of Oscar J. Upham.
- May foster a sense of local pride and community identity.
- Provides a lasting tribute within the community.
- Could potentially increase awareness of local history.
- Symbolic recognition can boost community morale.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential cost associated with updating signage and official documents, although likely minimal.
- May not have a direct or tangible impact on postal services or the broader community.
- Focuses on symbolic recognition rather than addressing substantive issues.
- Could be perceived as a low-priority issue compared to other pressing concerns.
- Potential for disagreement within the community regarding the honoree.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the legislative powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, which allows Congress to establish post offices and post roads. Designating a post office's name falls within this enumerated power.
Furthermore, the bill does not appear to infringe upon any individual rights or liberties protected by the Bill of Rights or other constitutional amendments. It is a specific and localized action that does not raise broader constitutional concerns.
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).