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S 2064109th CongressSigned into LawSenate

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 South Bill Street in Francesville, Indiana, as the Malcolm Melville "Mac" Lawrence Post Office.

Policy Area: Commemorations
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Mar 23, 2006

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 109-207.

Official Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 South Bill Street in Francesville, Indiana, as the "Malcolm Melville 'Mac' Lawrence Post Office."

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Executive Summary

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 122 South Bill Street in Francesville, Indiana, as the "Malcolm Melville 'Mac' Lawrence Post Office." The measure is a commemorative act that renames a specific postal facility to honor an individual named Malcolm Melville 'Mac' Lawrence. The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 109th Congress and was signed into law on March 23, 2006, becoming Public Law No: 109-207.

Bottom Line

The bill renames a USPS facility in Francesville, Indiana, to honor Malcolm Melville 'Mac' Lawrence and has been enacted into law.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility at 122 South Bill Street in Francesville, Indiana, with a new commemorative name.
  • The new name is the "Malcolm Melville 'Mac' Lawrence Post Office."
  • The bill was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 23, 2006.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service (USPS) for facility identification', 'Local community of Francesville, Indiana, through recognition of a local figure', "Family, friends, or associates of Malcolm Melville 'Mac' Lawrence"]

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or cost details are provided, but renaming a facility may involve minor logistical updates such as signage and official documents.', 'No new authority or oversight provisions are included in the bill.', 'The bill does not specify funding sources for any associated costs.']

Political Context

This bill is a commemorative measure typical of congressional practice to honor individuals by naming federal facilities after them. It was introduced in the Senate during the 109th Congress and successfully passed both chambers to be signed into law. Such bills generally have broad bipartisan support and are noncontroversial.

Hidden Impact Review

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Indirect Effects

['The renaming may enhance local community identity and pride by recognizing a notable individual.', 'The USPS may need to update internal records and external signage, which could require minor administrative effort.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward and does not include detailed provisions on funding or implementation. Transparency on any costs or administrative changes incurred by the USPS due to the renaming would support public understanding. No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are necessary given the bill's commemorative nature.

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

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