To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 118 Minner Street in Bakersfield, California, as the "Buck Owens Post Office".
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Became Public Law No: 110-60.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 1384 from the 110th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 118 Minner Street in Bakersfield, California, as the "Buck Owens Post Office." The bill has been signed into law as Public Law No: 110-60 as of August 9, 2007. The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and involves the formal naming of a federal building to honor an individual, Buck Owens.
H.R. 1384 officially names a USPS facility in Bakersfield, California, the "Buck Owens Post Office," and this designation has become law.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility at 118 Minner Street, Bakersfield, CA, with a commemorative name.
- The legislation was passed by the House and signed into law on August 9, 2007.
- The bill does not include additional provisions beyond the naming designation and does not specify funding or operational changes.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the facility receives a commemorative name', 'Local community in Bakersfield, California, through recognition of Buck Owens', 'Supporters and admirers of Buck Owens']
['No explicit funding or cost implications are detailed, but minor costs could be associated with signage or administrative updates.', 'The bill does not specify oversight or enforcement mechanisms as it is a naming designation.', 'No authority or policy changes affecting USPS operations are included.']
The bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings and facilities to honor notable individuals. It was introduced and passed in the House during the 110th Congress and subsequently signed into law, reflecting bipartisan procedural norms for commemorative legislation.
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['The naming may enhance local community identity and pride associated with Buck Owens.', 'Potential minor administrative updates within USPS to reflect the new facility name.', 'Possible increased public awareness or tourism interest related to the commemorated individual.']
The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or operational changes. Transparency considerations focus on ensuring any costs associated with the naming are accounted for within USPS budgets. Oversight is minimal due to the nature of the bill as a commemorative designation.
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