An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the Paul Piperato Post Office Building.
Summary
H.R. 1009 designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building." This act was passed by the House of Representatives and received in the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The designation serves to honor Paul Piperato.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill is the renaming of a specific post office building. This will require updates to official records and signage to reflect the new name. The community of Haverstraw, New York, will have a post office named after Paul Piperato.
Potential Benefits
- Honors Paul Piperato, potentially a local figure of significance.
- May increase community pride and recognition.
- Provides a lasting tribute within the town of Haverstraw.
- Could stimulate local interest in the history of Paul Piperato.
- No direct financial cost or burden to taxpayers.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal practical impact beyond the name change.
- Potential for disagreement if Paul Piperato's selection is controversial.
- Requires administrative effort to update records and signage.
- No direct or measurable benefits to the broader American public.
- Opportunity cost: time spent on this could be spent on other issues.
Constitutional Alignment
The act appears to align with the legislative powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, which allows Congress to establish post offices and post roads. There are no apparent conflicts with individual rights or freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights or other constitutional amendments. The act does not infringe upon any reserved powers of the states.
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).