To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 2nd Avenue in Brockway, Montana, as the "Paul Kasten Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 109-252.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 2977 from the 109th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 306 2nd Avenue in Brockway, Montana, as the "Paul Kasten Post Office Building." The bill has been signed into law as Public Law No: 109-252 as of August 1, 2006. The legislation is a commemorative action that officially names a federal building to honor an individual named Paul Kasten.
H.R. 2977 officially names a USPS facility in Brockway, Montana, as the Paul Kasten Post Office Building, a commemorative designation now enacted into law.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Brockway, Montana, with a commemorative name.
- The legislation was passed by the House and became Public Law No: 109-252 on August 1, 2006.
- The bill falls under the policy area of Commemorations, focusing on naming federal buildings.
['United States Postal Service (USPS)', 'Residents and community members of Brockway, Montana', 'Individuals or groups associated with Paul Kasten']
['The bill does not specify any additional funding or operational changes, so cost implications are minimal or absent.', 'No enforcement or oversight mechanisms are required as the bill is a naming designation.', 'Implementation depends on USPS updating signage and official records to reflect the new name.']
The bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings to honor individuals. It was introduced and passed during the 109th Congress and signed into law in 2006. Such bills typically receive bipartisan support and are non-controversial, focusing on local or commemorative interests.
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['The naming may enhance community identity and local pride in Brockway, Montana.', "It may increase public awareness of Paul Kasten's contributions or legacy, depending on local recognition efforts."]
This bill is straightforward with no complex policy or funding implications. Transparency considerations are minimal as the bill involves a ceremonial naming without additional authority or budgetary impact. Oversight is not required beyond USPS administrative updates.
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