To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Lawyers Road, NW in Vienna, Virginia, as the "Captain Christopher Petty Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 109-408.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 6102 from the 109th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 200 Lawyers Road, NW in Vienna, Virginia, as the "Captain Christopher Petty Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been signed into law, becoming Public Law No: 109-408 on December 18, 2006. The legislation is a commemorative act that officially names a federal building in honor of Captain Christopher Petty.
H.R. 6102 officially names a USPS facility in Vienna, Virginia, after Captain Christopher Petty, recognizing his legacy through a federal building designation.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Vienna, Virginia, with a commemorative name.
- It was passed by the House and signed into law, becoming Public Law No: 109-408.
- The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations, focusing on naming federal buildings.
['United States Postal Service', 'Local community in Vienna, Virginia', 'Family and associates of Captain Christopher Petty']
['The bill does not specify any funding or cost implications, which may require USPS or federal resources for signage or administrative updates.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are detailed, as the bill is primarily ceremonial.', 'Implementation depends on USPS operational procedures for facility renaming.']
The bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings to honor individuals. It was introduced and passed during the 109th Congress and reflects a non-controversial commemorative action without broader policy implications.
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['Potential minor administrative costs for USPS related to updating signage and official records.', "Increased public awareness or recognition of Captain Christopher Petty through the building's name."]
The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or funding provisions. Transparency considerations are minimal given the ceremonial nature of the legislation. Oversight is limited to USPS implementation of the naming designation.
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