To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 307 West Wheat Street in Woodville, Texas, as the "Chuck Fortenberry Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 109-407.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 6078 from the 109th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 307 West Wheat Street in Woodville, Texas, as the "Chuck Fortenberry Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the House, passed both chambers, and was signed into law on December 18, 2006, becoming Public Law No: 109-407. The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and involves the naming of a federal building to honor an individual named Chuck Fortenberry.
H.R. 6078 officially names a USPS facility in Woodville, Texas, after Chuck Fortenberry, formalizing this designation into federal law.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Woodville, Texas, with an honorary name.
- It was enacted into law on December 18, 2006, as Public Law No: 109-407.
- The legislation is categorized under commemorations, reflecting a symbolic recognition rather than regulatory or funding changes.
['United States Postal Service (USPS)', 'Residents of Woodville, Texas', 'Family, associates, or community connected to Chuck Fortenberry']
['The bill does not specify funding for signage or administrative costs related to the renaming, which may require USPS resource allocation.', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions are included, as the bill is primarily honorary.', 'Implementation depends on USPS operational procedures for facility naming.']
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, focusing on symbolic recognition rather than policy changes.
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['The renaming may enhance local community identity and pride associated with the USPS facility.', 'Potential minor administrative adjustments within USPS to update records and signage.', 'Sets a precedent for future commemorative naming bills in the region or agency.']
As a commemorative naming bill, this legislation involves minimal policy or budgetary impact but requires USPS to implement the name change operationally. Transparency considerations include ensuring that any costs incurred are documented and that the naming process follows established USPS guidelines. No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included, consistent with the bill's symbolic nature.
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