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To provide States with the authority to name post offices located in the State, and for other purposes.
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 195
Bill 118 hr 195, also known as the "State Post Office Naming Authority Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to give individual states the power to name post offices located within their borders. This bill would allow states to choose names for post offices that hold significance to their local communities, rather than relying on the federal government to make these decisions.
The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of guidelines and procedures for states to follow when naming post offices. This would ensure that the process is fair and transparent, and that the names chosen are appropriate and respectful.
Overall, the State Post Office Naming Authority Act seeks to decentralize the naming of post offices and give states more control over this aspect of their local infrastructure. This could lead to post offices being named after local heroes, landmarks, or other important figures or places, making them more meaningful to the communities they serve.
The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of guidelines and procedures for states to follow when naming post offices. This would ensure that the process is fair and transparent, and that the names chosen are appropriate and respectful.
Overall, the State Post Office Naming Authority Act seeks to decentralize the naming of post offices and give states more control over this aspect of their local infrastructure. This could lead to post offices being named after local heroes, landmarks, or other important figures or places, making them more meaningful to the communities they serve.
Congressional Summary of HR 195
This bill provides states with the authority to name post offices located in the state.
The bill makes exceptions with respect to federally named post offices.
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Current Status of Bill HR 195
Bill HR 195 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 195 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 195's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of January 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 195
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 195
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Federal preemption
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Postal service
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 195
To provide States with the authority to name post offices located in the State, and for other purposes.
To provide States with the authority to name post offices located in the State, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 195
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