To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 561 Kingsland Avenue in University City, Missouri, as the "Harriett F. Woods Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 110-63.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, designated as H.R. 1617 during the 110th Congress, officially names the United States Postal Service facility located at 561 Kingsland Avenue in University City, Missouri, as the "Harriett F. Woods Post Office Building." The bill was passed by the House, became Public Law No: 110-63 on August 9, 2007, and is categorized under the policy area of Commemorations. The legislation serves to honor Harriett F. Woods by associating her name with this postal facility.
H.R. 1617 is a commemorative bill that renames a USPS facility in University City, Missouri, to honor Harriett F. Woods and has been enacted into law.
- The bill designates the USPS facility at 561 Kingsland Avenue in University City, Missouri, as the "Harriett F. Woods Post Office Building."
- It was enacted into law on August 9, 2007, becoming Public Law No: 110-63.
- The bill falls under the policy area of Commemorations, focusing on naming federal buildings.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the facility receives a formal name designation', 'Local community of University City, Missouri, through recognition of a notable individual', "Harriett F. Woods' legacy is formally honored"]
['The bill does not specify any funding or budgetary provisions for signage or administrative costs related to the renaming, which may require USPS internal resources.', "No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are detailed, though the bill's nature suggests minimal implementation complexity.", 'The absence of detailed text limits assessment of any additional provisions or impacts.']
Naming federal buildings after notable individuals is a common legislative practice to honor their contributions. This bill was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and reflects a non-controversial commemorative action. It was signed into law without recorded opposition or amendments.
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["The renaming may increase local community awareness and pride related to Harriett F. Woods' contributions.", 'Potential minor administrative updates within USPS systems to reflect the new facility name.', "Possible future use of the facility's name in official communications and postal branding."]
The bill is straightforward in its commemorative purpose, with no explicit funding or enforcement details provided. The absence of the full bill text limits the ability to fully assess any additional provisions or administrative requirements. Transparency would be enhanced by including cost estimates or implementation guidelines in future commemorative legislation.
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