A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 59 Colby Corner in East Hampstead, New Hampshire, as the "Captain Jonathan D. Grassbaugh Post Office".
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Became Public Law No: 110-194.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 110-194, officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 59 Colby Corner in East Hampstead, New Hampshire, as the "Captain Jonathan D. Grassbaugh Post Office." The legislation is a commemorative act recognizing an individual by naming a federal building in their honor. The bill does not include additional provisions, funding, or regulatory changes.
The law formally renames a USPS facility in East Hampstead, NH, to honor Captain Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, reflecting a commemorative gesture without broader policy implications.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility by name, located at 59 Colby Corner, East Hampstead, NH.
- It was introduced in the Senate during the 110th Congress and has been signed into law.
- The legislation falls under the policy area of Commemorations and does not include substantive policy changes or funding provisions.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the facility receives an official name designation.', 'Local community of East Hampstead, New Hampshire, through recognition and potential local pride.', 'Family, associates, or legacy of Captain Jonathan D. Grassbaugh by formal federal recognition.']
['No explicit funding or cost provisions are included; potential minor costs related to signage or administrative updates may arise.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are necessary given the commemorative nature of the bill.', 'Implementation requires USPS administrative action to update facility naming and related materials.']
The bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings and facilities to honor individuals, typically reflecting local or historical significance. It was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and signed into law on March 11, 2008. Such bills generally receive bipartisan support and are non-controversial.
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['The renaming may enhance local community identity and historical awareness related to Captain Jonathan D. Grassbaugh.', 'Potential minor administrative workload increase for USPS related to updating databases, signage, and communications.']
This bill is straightforward with no complex policy or funding implications. Transparency considerations focus on ensuring USPS properly implements the naming designation and accounts for any associated costs. There is no indication of oversight or enforcement challenges given the commemorative nature of the legislation.
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