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HR 3548109th CongressSigned into LawHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located on Franklin Avenue in Pearl River, New York, as the "Heinz Ahlmeyer, Jr. Post Office Building".

Policy Area: Commemorations
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Apr 7, 2025
Latest Action Date
Mar 20, 2006

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 109-193.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 3548 from the 109th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located on Franklin Avenue in Pearl River, New York, as the "Heinz Ahlmeyer, Jr. Post Office Building." The bill has been signed into law as Public Law No: 109-193 as of March 20, 2006. The legislation is a commemorative act, naming a federal building to honor an individual, Heinz Ahlmeyer, Jr.

Bottom Line

H.R. 3548 officially names a USPS facility in Pearl River, New York, after Heinz Ahlmeyer, Jr., and this designation is now law.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility on Franklin Avenue in Pearl River, NY.
  • The facility is named the "Heinz Ahlmeyer, Jr. Post Office Building."
  • The bill was enacted and became Public Law No: 109-193 on March 20, 2006.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the facility receives an official commemorative name', 'Local community of Pearl River, New York, through recognition of a local figure', 'Family and associates of Heinz Ahlmeyer, Jr.']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or funding provisions are detailed in the available text.', 'Potential minor costs related to signage and administrative updates for the USPS facility.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are necessary given the nature of the bill.']

Political Context

This bill is part of a common legislative practice where Congress designates names for federal buildings and facilities to honor individuals. Such commemorative acts typically receive bipartisan support and are non-controversial. The bill was introduced in the House and successfully passed both chambers before being signed into law.

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Indirect Effects

['The naming may enhance local community identity and pride.', 'The designation could influence future postal facility naming conventions or commemorations.', 'Minimal administrative updates within USPS systems to reflect the new name.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or funding implications. Transparency considerations are minimal as the bill involves a naming designation without additional authority or budgetary changes. The absence of a full bill text limits detailed analysis but does not affect the clarity of the bill's purpose.

Passage Likelihood: HighConfidence: 95%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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