To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building.
Summary
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 25, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The bill is a symbolic gesture to honor Edward L. Ramsey.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill is to rename the specified post office building. This change will require updates to official documents, maps, and regulations to reflect the new name. The renaming serves as a tribute to Edward L. Ramsey.
Potential Benefits
- Honors Edward L. Ramsey for their contributions.
- Provides a sense of local pride and recognition.
- May increase awareness of Ramsey's achievements.
- Symbolic gesture of appreciation from the community.
- No direct financial cost or burden.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal practical impact on postal services.
- Potential cost for signage and document updates, though likely minimal.
- May be perceived as a low-priority issue compared to other pressing concerns.
- Could be seen as a symbolic gesture without addressing substantive issues.
- No direct disadvantages to the American people.
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. The designation of a post office name falls within this purview. 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).