To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 North 3rd Street in Smithfield, North Carolina, as the "Ava Gardner Post Office".
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Became Public Law No: 109-192.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, designated as H.R. 3439 during the 109th Congress, officially names the United States Postal Service facility located at 201 North 3rd Street in Smithfield, North Carolina, as the "Ava Gardner Post Office." The bill was introduced in the House, passed, and subsequently signed into law on March 20, 2006, becoming Public Law No: 109-192. The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and does not include additional provisions or funding directives.
H.R. 3439 formally renames a USPS facility in Smithfield, North Carolina, to honor Ava Gardner, and this designation is now law.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Smithfield, NC, as the "Ava Gardner Post Office."
- It was enacted as Public Law No: 109-192 on March 20, 2006.
- The legislation is categorized under commemorations and does not include other policy or funding measures.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the facility receives an official commemorative name', 'Residents and local community of Smithfield, North Carolina, through recognition of a local figure', 'Supporters and admirers of Ava Gardner, as the designation honors her legacy']
['The bill does not specify any additional funding or resources for the USPS facility, which could imply costs related to signage or administrative updates are absorbed within existing budgets', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions are included, as the bill solely addresses naming', 'Implementation considerations include updating official USPS records and physical signage']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice where Congress designates names for federal buildings and facilities to honor notable individuals. Such commemorative bills typically receive broad bipartisan support and are non-controversial. The bill was introduced and passed during the 109th Congress and was signed into law without recorded opposition.
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["The renaming may increase local community engagement or tourism interest related to Ava Gardner's legacy.", 'USPS may need to update official documents, maps, and signage to reflect the new name, requiring administrative coordination.']
This bill is straightforward in its purpose and scope, focusing solely on the commemorative naming of a USPS facility. Transparency considerations include the absence of explicit funding for implementation costs and the lack of detailed administrative instructions. Oversight is minimal due to the bill's limited scope, but USPS internal processes will manage the renaming logistics.
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