To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3038 West Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the "Congressman James Grove Fulton Memorial Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 109-190.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 3256 from the 109th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 3038 West Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the "Congressman James Grove Fulton Memorial Post Office Building." The bill has been signed into law and is part of the commemorations policy area. The legislation does not include additional provisions beyond the naming designation.
H.R. 3256 officially names a USPS facility in Pittsburgh after Congressman James Grove Fulton, recognizing his legacy through a commemorative designation.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a commemorative name.
- The facility is located at 3038 West Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh.
- The bill was enacted and became Public Law No: 109-190 on March 20, 2006.
['United States Postal Service (USPS)', 'Local community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania', 'Family and legacy of Congressman James Grove Fulton', 'Visitors and residents recognizing the commemorative site']
['No explicit implementation or funding details are provided, but costs related to signage or administrative updates may be incurred by USPS.', 'The bill does not specify oversight or maintenance responsibilities for the commemorative designation.', 'No authority or enforcement provisions beyond the naming are included.']
The bill was introduced and passed in the House of Representatives during the 109th Congress and was signed into law in 2006. It falls under the policy area of commemorations, which typically involves naming public buildings or facilities to honor individuals. Such bills are generally non-controversial and symbolic in nature.
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['The designation may enhance local historical recognition and community pride in Pittsburgh.', "The commemorative naming could increase public awareness of Congressman James Grove Fulton's contributions.", 'Minor operational adjustments within USPS may be required to update facility signage and official records.']
This bill is straightforward and symbolic, with limited policy or budgetary impact. Transparency considerations include the absence of explicit funding or oversight provisions, which is typical for commemorative naming bills. Monitoring USPS implementation of the designation, including any associated costs, could provide useful oversight information.
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