To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6892 Main Street in Gloucester, Virginia, as the "Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office".
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Became Public Law No: 110-226.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, designated as H.R. 5489 during the 110th Congress, officially names the United States Postal Service facility located at 6892 Main Street in Gloucester, Virginia, as the "Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office." The bill has been enacted into law as Public Law No: 110-226 as of May 7, 2008. The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations, specifically the naming of federal facilities to honor individuals.
H.R. 5489 permanently designates a USPS facility in Gloucester, Virginia, in honor of Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis, reflecting a formal recognition through federal facility naming.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility at 6892 Main Street, Gloucester, Virginia, with a commemorative name.
- The designation honors Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis, a public figure.
- The bill was passed by the House, enacted into law, and is now official as Public Law No: 110-226.
['United States Postal Service (facility at 6892 Main Street, Gloucester, Virginia)', 'Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis (posthumously honored)', 'Local community in Gloucester, Virginia']
['No detailed cost or funding information is provided; however, costs related to signage or administrative updates may be incurred by USPS.', 'The bill does not specify oversight or implementation mechanisms beyond the naming designation.', 'No authority or enforcement provisions beyond the naming are included.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and reflects a common legislative practice of commemorating public figures by naming federal facilities after them. It was signed into law without recorded opposition or amendments, indicating bipartisan or uncontested support.
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['The renaming may increase local recognition and community pride associated with Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis.', 'Potential minor administrative adjustments within USPS related to facility identification and mail routing.']
The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or regulatory changes. Transparency considerations include the absence of detailed cost estimates or implementation guidelines in the public record. Oversight mechanisms are not specified, which is typical for commemorative naming bills but may limit tracking of associated administrative costs.
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