To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 156 Taunton Avenue in Seekonk, Massachusetts, as the "Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepenas Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 110-399.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, designated as H.R. 6874 during the 110th Congress, officially names the United States Postal Service facility located at 156 Taunton Avenue in Seekonk, Massachusetts, as the "Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepenas Post Office Building." The bill was passed by the House, became Public Law No: 110-399 on October 13, 2008, and is categorized under the policy area of Commemorations. The legislation serves to honor Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepenas by naming a federal building after him.
H.R. 6874 is a commemorative bill that designates a specific USPS facility in Seekonk, Massachusetts, in honor of Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepenas and has been enacted into law.
- The bill designates a USPS facility at 156 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, Massachusetts, with a commemorative name.
- It was enacted into law as Public Law No: 110-399 on October 13, 2008.
- The bill falls under the policy area of Commemorations, focusing on naming federal properties.
['United States Postal Service (facility at 156 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, Massachusetts)', 'Family and community of Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepenas', 'Local residents and visitors who use or recognize the facility']
['No specific implementation or cost details are provided in the source data.', 'The bill does not specify funding mechanisms for signage or related expenses.', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions are included, as the bill is primarily commemorative.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and reflects a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings to honor individuals. It was signed into law without recorded opposition or amendments in the provided data.
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['The commemorative naming may increase local community awareness and pride related to Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepenas.', 'Potential minor administrative adjustments within the USPS facility to reflect the new name.', "Possible future use of the facility's name in official communications and local events."]
This bill is a straightforward commemorative designation with no detailed implementation or funding information provided. Oversight considerations are minimal given the nature of the bill, but transparency about any costs incurred by the USPS or federal government for signage or administrative changes would be beneficial for public records.
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