To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 Sergeant Gonzales Drive in Fort Davis, Texas, as the Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office.
Summary
H.R. 5948 proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 500 Sergeant Gonzales Drive in Fort Davis, Texas, as the "Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office." The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The bill consists of a single section that formalizes the designation and provides for references to the facility to reflect the new name.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would officially rename the specified post office in Fort Davis, Texas. All official references to the facility would be updated to reflect the new designation. This is primarily a symbolic gesture.
Potential Benefits
- Honors Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales, potentially a local hero or veteran.
- May increase community pride and recognition of local veterans.
- Provides a lasting tribute to an individual who served the community or nation.
- Could serve as a positive symbol for the town of Fort Davis, Texas.
- No significant economic or social impact is anticipated, but the symbolic value is present.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal direct disadvantages.
- Potential cost associated with updating signage and official documents, although likely minimal.
- Focusing on symbolic gestures may divert attention from more pressing issues.
- The benefit is primarily symbolic and may not address tangible needs of the community.
- No significant negative impact is anticipated.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the US Constitution. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to establish post offices. Designating the name of a post office falls within this power. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any individual rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution or its 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).