H.R.3337 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3344 11th Avenue in Evans, Colorado, as the Deputy Samuel Kent Brownlee Post Office. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.3337 proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 3344 11th Avenue in Evans, Colorado, as the "Deputy Samuel Kent Brownlee Post Office." The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Evans of Colorado, along with several co-sponsors. It was then referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
The bill's main purpose is to honor Deputy Samuel Kent Brownlee by naming a post office after him. This is a common practice in Congress to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities.
The designation would require that any reference to the postal facility in laws, maps, regulations, or other official documents be deemed a reference to the "Deputy Samuel Kent Brownlee Post Office."
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill, if enacted, would be the renaming of the designated post office. This would serve as a lasting tribute to Deputy Samuel Kent Brownlee.
There would likely be minimal practical impact beyond the symbolic gesture of renaming the facility. The postal service operations would continue as normal.
New signage and official documents would need to be updated to reflect the new name.
Potential Benefits
- Honors the service and memory of Deputy Samuel Kent Brownlee.
- Provides a lasting tribute to a local hero within the community.
- May foster a sense of community pride and recognition.
- Symbolically acknowledges the contributions of law enforcement.
- Could potentially increase awareness of Deputy Brownlee's service.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential costs associated with changing signage and official documents, although likely minimal.
- May be perceived as a symbolic gesture with limited practical impact.
- Could be seen as prioritizing one individual over others who have also served the community.
- Possible debate or disagreement within the community regarding the appropriateness of the honoree, though unlikely given the nature of the recognition.
- The act itself does not address any pressing issues facing the American people.
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.
Furthermore, the bill does not appear to infringe upon any individual rights or liberties protected by the Constitution or its amendments.
It is a routine act of Congress to name federal facilities, and this bill does not raise any significant constitutional concerns.
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).