To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 South Dumont Avenue in Woonsocket, South Dakota, as the "Eleanor McGovern Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 110-100.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 2654 from the 110th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 202 South Dumont Avenue in Woonsocket, South Dakota, as the "Eleanor McGovern Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the House and subsequently signed into law, officially renaming the specified postal facility in honor of Eleanor McGovern.
H.R. 2654 officially names a USPS facility in Woonsocket, South Dakota, the Eleanor McGovern Post Office Building, recognizing an individual through a commemorative designation.
- The bill pertains solely to the renaming of a USPS facility at a specific address in Woonsocket, South Dakota.
- It was enacted into law as Public Law No: 110-100 on October 24, 2007.
- The policy area is classified under Commemorations, indicating a symbolic or honorary action rather than regulatory or funding changes.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the facility receives an official commemorative name.', 'Local community of Woonsocket, South Dakota, through recognition and potential local historical significance.', 'The family or associates of Eleanor McGovern, as the honoree of the designation.']
['No direct implementation or funding requirements are indicated, so cost implications are minimal or nonexistent.', 'Oversight considerations are limited given the nature of the bill as a commemorative naming without operational changes.', 'No new authority or regulatory changes are introduced, limiting policy tradeoffs.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and reflects a common legislative practice of honoring individuals by naming federal buildings after them. Such commemorative bills typically receive bipartisan support and are non-controversial, focusing on local or historical recognition.
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['The renaming may enhance local community identity or pride associated with the USPS facility.', "It may increase public awareness of Eleanor McGovern's legacy or contributions, depending on local historical context."]
Given the bill's nature as a commemorative naming without funding or operational changes, transparency and oversight considerations are minimal. The primary oversight focus would be ensuring the USPS updates signage and official records accordingly. No additional reporting or compliance requirements are indicated.
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