To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 765 West Old Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona, as the Fayrene Hume Post Office.
Summary
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 765 West Old Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona, as the "Fayrene Hume Post Office". The bill is a simple naming designation. It does not involve any funding or policy changes beyond the name itself.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill is to rename the post office in Ash Fork, Arizona. All references to the current name will be updated to reflect the new designation. This change is largely symbolic.
Potential Benefits
- Honors Fayrene Hume, potentially a significant local figure.
- May increase community pride and recognition.
- Involves minimal cost and administrative overhead.
- Could serve as a reminder of local history and values.
- Provides a sense of place and identity for the community.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Consumes congressional resources that could be used for other matters.
- May be perceived as a symbolic gesture without substantive impact.
- Could potentially lead to debates if the honoree's background is controversial (though no evidence suggests this).
- Minimal direct impact on the lives of most Americans.
- May require updating maps and official documents, incurring minor costs.
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. The act of naming a post office 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).