Bills of Congress by U.S. Congress

H.R.304 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 290 NW Peacock Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as the Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building. (119th Congress)

Summary

H.R.304 aims to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 290 NW Peacock Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as the "Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 9, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

The bill's purpose is to honor Trooper Zachary Fink by naming a postal facility after him. This is a symbolic gesture to commemorate his service.

The bill consists of a single section that specifies the designation and provides for references to the facility under its new name in any official documents.

Expected Effects

If enacted, H.R.304 will change the official name of the specified post office building to the "Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building."

This change will require updates to postal service records and signage. The impact is primarily symbolic, honoring Trooper Fink.

Potential Benefits

  • Honors Trooper Zachary Fink for his service.
  • Provides a lasting tribute within the community.
  • May foster a sense of community pride.
  • No direct financial cost or impact on services.
  • Simple and straightforward implementation.

Potential Disadvantages

  • Minimal practical impact beyond the name change.
  • Potential for disagreement if the honoree is controversial (though not indicated here).
  • Could be perceived as a low-priority use of legislative time.
  • No direct benefits to postal service efficiency or customer service.
  • May require a small expenditure for signage updates.

Constitutional Alignment

The bill aligns with the legislative powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution, which allows Congress to establish post offices and post roads. Designating a post office's name falls within this purview.

There are no apparent conflicts with any specific constitutional provisions or amendments. The bill does not infringe upon individual rights or freedoms.

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).