To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1310 Highway 64 NW. in Ramsey, Indiana, as the "Wilfred Edward 'Cousin Willie' Sieg, Sr. Post Office".
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Became Public Law No: 109-278.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, designated as H.R. 5169 during the 109th Congress, officially names the United States Postal Service facility located at 1310 Highway 64 NW in Ramsey, Indiana, as the "Wilfred Edward 'Cousin Willie' Sieg, Sr. Post Office." The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and subsequently enacted into law as Public Law No: 109-278 on August 17, 2006. The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and involves the formal naming of a federal building to honor an individual.
H.R. 5169 is a commemorative bill that designates a specific USPS facility in Ramsey, Indiana, with a new name honoring Wilfred Edward 'Cousin Willie' Sieg, Sr., and has been enacted into law.
- The bill designates a USPS facility at 1310 Highway 64 NW, Ramsey, Indiana, as the 'Wilfred Edward "Cousin Willie" Sieg, Sr. Post Office.'
- The legislation was passed by the House and signed into law, becoming Public Law No: 109-278 on August 17, 2006.
- The bill is categorized under the policy area of commemorations, focusing on naming federal property.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) through the formal naming of one of its facilities', 'Local community of Ramsey, Indiana, by recognizing a local individual', "Family and associates of Wilfred Edward 'Cousin Willie' Sieg, Sr., through public recognition"]
['No specific implementation or funding details are provided, but costs related to signage and administrative updates may be incurred by USPS.', 'The bill does not specify oversight mechanisms for the naming process, though such designations typically follow established USPS protocols.', 'No policy tradeoffs or authority changes are indicated in the text.']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice where Congress designates names for federal buildings and facilities to honor individuals. Such bills typically receive bipartisan support and are non-controversial, reflecting local or historical significance. The bill was introduced and passed during the 109th Congress and was signed into law in 2006.
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['The renaming may enhance local community identity and pride by publicly recognizing a local figure.', 'Potential minor administrative workload increase for USPS related to updating records and signage.']
The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or oversight issues. Transparency considerations include ensuring that the naming process follows USPS and congressional protocols. No additional text or summary was provided, limiting detailed analysis of legislative intent or debate.
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