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HR 5224109th CongressSigned into LawHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 350 Uinta Drive in Green River, Wyoming, as the "Curt Gowdy Post Office Building".

Policy Area: Commemorations
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Apr 7, 2025
Latest Action Date
Oct 12, 2006

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 109-329.

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Executive Summary

This bill, designated as H.R. 5224 during the 109th Congress, officially names the United States Postal Service facility located at 350 Uinta Drive in Green River, Wyoming, as the "Curt Gowdy Post Office Building." The bill was passed by the House, became Public Law No: 109-329 on October 12, 2006, and is categorized under the policy area of commemorations. The legislation involves a formal naming designation without additional provisions or funding implications.

Bottom Line

H.R. 5224 formally designates a USPS facility in Green River, Wyoming, as the Curt Gowdy Post Office Building and has been enacted into law.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Green River, Wyoming, with a commemorative name.
  • It was enacted as Public Law No: 109-329 on October 12, 2006.
  • The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and does not include additional policy or funding measures.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service (facility at 350 Uinta Drive, Green River, Wyoming)', 'Local community of Green River, Wyoming', 'Individuals or groups associated with Curt Gowdy']

Potential Concerns

['The bill does not specify funding for signage or related costs, which may require USPS internal allocation.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included, as the bill is a naming designation only.', 'Implementation depends on USPS administrative processes for facility naming.']

Political Context

This bill is part of a common legislative practice of commemorating individuals by naming federal facilities after them. It passed the House and was signed into law during the 109th Congress without recorded opposition or amendments. The bill's focus is solely on a naming designation within the USPS system.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['The naming may enhance local community identity and pride associated with the USPS facility.', 'Potential minor administrative costs for USPS related to signage and facility updates.', "Possible increased public recognition of Curt Gowdy through the facility's name."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or funding provisions, limiting transparency concerns. However, the absence of specified funding or oversight language means USPS must internally manage any costs or administrative actions related to the naming. Monitoring USPS implementation could ensure the designation is properly executed without unintended budgetary impacts.

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

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