Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-09-16

Bill 118 hr 9600, also known as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office Act," aims to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office." This bill seeks to honor former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter for their contributions to the country and their service to the American people. The facility in question, located in the small town of Plains, Georgia, holds significance as it is the hometown of the Carters. By naming this post office after the Carters, the bill aims to recognize and celebrate their legacy and impact on the nation. The bill does not propose any major policy changes or allocate any additional funding. Instead, it focuses on the symbolic gesture of naming a postal facility after the former President and First Lady. This act of recognition serves as a tribute to the Carters' dedication to public service and their commitment to improving the lives of others. Overall, Bill 118 hr 9600 is a non-controversial piece of legislation that seeks to honor the legacy of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter by naming a postal facility in their hometown after them.

Recent Activity

Became Public Law No: 118-268.

Alternative Names

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office".

Associated Legislation

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office".

Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact

Congressional tributes

Georgia

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Postal service

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Congressional tributes

Georgia

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Postal service

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew [R-GA-3]

Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]

Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-7]

Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-6]

Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Variations and Revisions

Shane Hernandez