H.R.1009 - 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. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 1009 proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 5, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The bill is sponsored by Mr. Lawler and cosponsored by several other representatives from New York.
The designation is a symbolic gesture to honor Paul Piperato. The bill itself does not involve any significant policy changes or funding allocations.
Passage of this bill would simply rename the post office building.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill, if enacted, would be the renaming of the designated post office. This change would be reflected in official records, maps, regulations, and other documents.
There would likely be a dedication ceremony and signage changes to reflect the new name. The change is largely symbolic and would not affect the operations or services provided by the post office.
Potential Benefits
- Honors the legacy of Paul Piperato within the Haverstraw community.
- May foster a sense of local pride and community identity.
- Provides a lasting tribute to an individual deemed worthy of recognition by the community and its representatives.
- Could potentially attract some positive attention to the town of Haverstraw.
- The change is a relatively simple and low-cost way to honor an individual.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The cost of updating signage and official documents, although likely minimal, represents a small expenditure of public funds.
- Some may argue that there are more pressing issues that Congress should be addressing.
- The selection of Paul Piperato may be perceived as politically motivated or biased, potentially causing division within the community.
- The symbolic nature of the gesture may not translate into tangible benefits for the community.
- There is a risk that the renaming could be forgotten over time, diminishing its intended impact.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the US Constitution, as it falls within the legislative powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8, which allows Congress to establish post offices and post roads. The act of naming a post office does not infringe upon any specific rights or liberties guaranteed by the Constitution or its amendments.
There is no apparent violation of the First Amendment, as the bill does not relate to religion, speech, or assembly. Similarly, it does not impinge upon any other constitutional rights.
Therefore, the bill seems to be a permissible exercise of congressional authority.
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).