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HR 4295109th CongressSigned into LawHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12760 South Park Avenue in Riverton, Utah, as the "Mont and Mark Stephensen Veterans Memorial 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: 109-202.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 4295 from the 109th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 12760 South Park Avenue in Riverton, Utah, as the "Mont and Mark Stephensen Veterans Memorial Post Office Building." The bill has been signed into law as Public Law No: 109-202. The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and involves the formal naming of a federal building to honor veterans.

Bottom Line

H.R. 4295 officially names a USPS facility in Riverton, Utah, as the Mont and Mark Stephensen Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, recognizing veterans through this commemorative designation.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Riverton, Utah, with a commemorative name honoring veterans.
  • The legislation was enacted and became Public Law No: 109-202 on March 20, 2006.
  • The bill does not include additional provisions beyond the naming designation and does not specify funding or operational changes.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service as the named facility gains a commemorative designation.', 'Veterans and the local community in Riverton, Utah, who are recognized through the memorial naming.', 'Mont and Mark Stephensen, whose names are memorialized by the designation.']

Potential Concerns

['The bill does not specify any funding or maintenance responsibilities related to the naming, which could have minor administrative implications for USPS.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included, which is typical for commemorative naming but limits accountability for related actions.']

Political Context

Commemorative naming bills are a common legislative practice used to honor individuals or groups, often veterans, by designating federal buildings or facilities in their name. This bill follows that tradition and was passed by the House and signed into law without additional policy provisions or controversy noted in the available data.

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Indirect Effects

['The commemorative naming may enhance community awareness and recognition of veterans in Riverton, Utah.', 'The USPS facility may experience increased local engagement or visitation due to its memorial designation.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

This bill is straightforward in its purpose to designate a USPS facility with a commemorative name. Transparency considerations are minimal due to the bill's narrow scope and lack of funding or operational changes. Oversight is limited as the bill does not establish enforcement or maintenance obligations.

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

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