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S 1323109th CongressSigned into LawSenate

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located on Lindbald Avenue, Girdwood, Alaska, as the "Dorothy and Connie Hibbs Post Office Building".

Policy Area: Commemorations
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Apr 7, 2025
Latest Action Date
Oct 5, 2006

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 109-301.

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Executive Summary

This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 109-301, officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located on Lindbald Avenue in Girdwood, Alaska, as the "Dorothy and Connie Hibbs Post Office Building." The legislation is a commemorative act that assigns a formal name to this postal facility in honor of Dorothy and Connie Hibbs. The bill does not include additional provisions, funding authorizations, or regulatory changes.

Bottom Line

The bill formally names a USPS facility in Girdwood, Alaska, as the Dorothy and Connie Hibbs Post Office Building, serving as a commemorative designation without broader policy or operational impact.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Girdwood, Alaska, with a commemorative name.
  • It was introduced in the Senate during the 109th Congress and has been signed into law.
  • No additional legislative provisions, funding, or regulatory changes are included in the bill.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service (USPS)', 'Local community of Girdwood, Alaska', 'Individuals named Dorothy and Connie Hibbs or their families']

Potential Concerns

['The bill does not specify funding for signage or related costs, which may require USPS budget allocation.', "No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are necessary given the bill's commemorative nature.", 'Implementation depends on USPS administrative processes for facility renaming.']

Political Context

This bill is part of a common legislative practice of commemorating individuals by naming federal buildings or facilities in their honor. It was introduced and passed during the 109th Congress and reflects a non-controversial, symbolic action without policy debate or controversy.

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Indirect Effects

['Potential increased local recognition or community pride associated with the named facility.', 'Possible minor USPS administrative costs related to updating signage and records.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no complex provisions or funding authorizations, limiting transparency concerns. Oversight considerations are minimal due to the bill's commemorative nature and lack of operational impact.

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

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