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HR 5483110th CongressSigned into LawHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10449 White Granite Drive in Oakton, Virginia, as the "Private First Class David H. Sharrett II Post Office Building".

Policy Area: Commemorations
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Apr 7, 2025
Latest Action Date
Aug 12, 2008

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 110-306.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 5483 from the 110th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 10449 White Granite Drive in Oakton, Virginia, as the "Private First Class David H. Sharrett II Post Office Building." The bill has been signed into law as Public Law No: 110-306 on August 12, 2008. It falls under the policy area of commemorations and involves the formal naming of a federal building in honor of an individual.

Bottom Line

H.R. 5483 officially names a USPS facility in Oakton, Virginia, after Private First Class David H. Sharrett II, recognizing his legacy through a federal building designation.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Oakton, Virginia, with a commemorative name.
  • It was passed by the House and became Public Law No: 110-306 on August 12, 2008.
  • The legislation is categorized under commemorations, focusing on honoring an individual through a building name.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service', 'Local community of Oakton, Virginia', 'Family and legacy of Private First Class David H. Sharrett II']

Potential Concerns

['The bill does not specify any funding or cost implications for signage or administrative changes.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are detailed, as the bill is primarily honorary.', 'Implementation depends on USPS administrative processes for updating facility names.']

Political Context

The bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings to honor individuals, reflecting congressional recognition of service or contributions. It was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and signed into law without recorded opposition or amendments.

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Indirect Effects

['The renaming may increase local community awareness and pride related to Private First Class David H. Sharrett II.', 'Potential minor administrative updates within USPS for facility signage and official records.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or funding provisions. Transparency considerations focus on ensuring the naming process follows established USPS and congressional protocols. No additional oversight or reporting requirements are included.

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

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