To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Cooper Street in Babylon, New York, as the "Jacob Samuel Fletcher Post Office Building".
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 109-315.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 20, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Cooper Street in Babylon, New York, as the "Jacob Samuel Fletcher Post Office Building."
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 110 Cooper Street in Babylon, New York, as the "Jacob Samuel Fletcher Post Office Building." The measure was passed by the House on September 20, 2006, and subsequently became Public Law No: 109-315 on October 10, 2006. The bill falls under the policy area of commemorations and involves the formal naming of a federal building in honor of an individual named Jacob Samuel Fletcher.
The bill officially names a USPS facility in Babylon, New York, as the Jacob Samuel Fletcher Post Office Building, recognizing the individual through a federal building designation.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility at 110 Cooper Street, Babylon, New York.
- The designation honors Jacob Samuel Fletcher by naming the post office building after him.
- The bill was passed by the House and signed into law, becoming Public Law No: 109-315 on October 10, 2006.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the facility receives an official commemorative name', 'Local community in Babylon, New York, through recognition of a local figure', 'Family and associates of Jacob Samuel Fletcher by formal federal recognition']
['No specific implementation or cost details are provided, but naming federal buildings typically involves minimal administrative costs.', 'No new authority or oversight mechanisms are established by this bill.', 'The bill does not specify any ongoing maintenance or operational changes related to the designation.']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings, particularly USPS facilities, to honor individuals. It was introduced and passed during the 109th Congress and reflects a non-controversial commemorative action. The bill was signed into law, indicating bipartisan or uncontested support.
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['The naming may enhance local community identity and pride.', "The designation could increase public awareness of Jacob Samuel Fletcher's contributions or legacy.", 'Potential minor administrative updates to signage and official USPS records.']
The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or budgetary implications. Transparency considerations are minimal as the bill involves a ceremonial designation without new funding or regulatory changes. Oversight is not applicable given the nature of the bill.
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