To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3800 SW. 185th Avenue in Beaverton, Oregon, as the "Major Arthur Chin Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 110-223.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, designated as H.R. 5220 during the 110th Congress, officially names the United States Postal Service facility located at 3800 SW. 185th Avenue in Beaverton, Oregon, as the "Major Arthur Chin Post Office Building." The bill has been signed into law and is now Public Law No: 110-223. The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and involves the formal recognition of a postal facility by naming it after Major Arthur Chin.
H.R. 5220 designates a USPS facility in Beaverton, Oregon, as the "Major Arthur Chin Post Office Building," and this designation has been enacted into law.
- The bill specifically names a USPS facility at 3800 SW. 185th Avenue in Beaverton, Oregon.
- The designation honors Major Arthur Chin by naming the postal building after him.
- The bill was passed by the House, enacted into law, and is recorded as Public Law No: 110-223 as of May 7, 2008.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the facility receives an official commemorative name', 'Local community in Beaverton, Oregon, through recognition of a local landmark', 'Descendants, admirers, or historians of Major Arthur Chin who are honored by the designation']
['The bill does not specify any additional funding or resources for the USPS facility related to this designation, which may require internal USPS budget adjustments for signage or related costs.', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions are included, as the bill is limited to naming designation only.', 'Implementation considerations include updating official records, signage, and public communications to reflect the new name.']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice of commemorating individuals by naming federal buildings or facilities after them. Such bills typically receive bipartisan support and are non-controversial. The bill was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and signed into law in 2008.
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['The naming may increase local community awareness and pride associated with the USPS facility.', 'Historical recognition of Major Arthur Chin could lead to educational or commemorative activities in the area.', 'Minor administrative updates within USPS to reflect the new building name in official documents and signage.']
The bill is straightforward and limited to a naming designation, which typically involves minimal policy or budgetary complexity. Transparency considerations include ensuring that any costs associated with the designation are accounted for within USPS budgets. There is no indication of broader policy or operational changes tied to this legislation.
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