S.829 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office. (119th Congress)
Summary
S.829 designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office." The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Cramer and Mr. Hoeven and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill honors Commander Delbert Austin Olson by naming a post office after him.
Expected Effects
The primary effect will be the renaming of the Casselton, North Dakota post office. This action serves as a tribute to Commander Delbert Austin Olson. It will likely have a minimal practical impact on postal operations or the community beyond the name change.
Potential Benefits
- Honors a local commander, potentially boosting community morale.
- Provides a lasting tribute to Commander Delbert Austin Olson.
- May increase awareness of Commander Olson's contributions.
- Could foster a stronger sense of local identity.
- Symbolically recognizes military service.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal practical impact on postal service or community operations.
- Potential cost associated with changing signage and official documents, though likely minimal.
- May be perceived as a symbolic gesture without addressing more pressing community needs.
- Could be seen as prioritizing one individual over other deserving figures.
- May lead to future requests for similar designations, potentially creating administrative burden.
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. There are no apparent constitutional conflicts, as the bill does not infringe upon any individual rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution or its amendments. The act of naming a post office is a routine 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).