H.R.3350 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.3350 proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the ``Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building''. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mrs. Kim on May 13, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The bill consists of a single section outlining the designation and providing for references to the facility under its new name.
Expected Effects
If passed, H.R.3350 will officially rename the specified post office building in Tustin, California. This will require the USPS and other government entities to update their records and references to reflect the new name. The change primarily serves as a symbolic honor.
Potential Benefits
- Honors Ursula Ellen Kennedy for her service or contributions (though unspecified in the bill).
- May increase local awareness of a notable individual.
- Provides a sense of community pride.
- No direct financial cost or impact on services.
- Simple and straightforward legislative action.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential cost for signage replacement (though likely minimal).
- May not be considered a high priority issue.
- Does not address any significant policy concerns.
- Could be seen as a symbolic gesture without substantive impact.
- Risk of controversy if Ursula Ellen Kennedy's background is later questioned.
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. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
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).