To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1165 2nd Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, as the "Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office".
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Became Public Law No: 111-107.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 3386 from the 111th Congress, officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 1165 2nd Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, as the "Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office." The bill has been signed into law as Public Law No: 111-107. The legislation serves as a formal recognition and memorial for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts by naming a federal postal facility in their honor.
H.R. 3386 renames a USPS facility in Des Moines, Iowa, to honor Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, and it has been enacted into law.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility as the "Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office."
- The facility is located at 1165 2nd Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa.
- The bill was passed by the House, enacted into law, and is now Public Law No: 111-107.
['Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, as the designation serves as a public recognition of their service.', 'The United States Postal Service, through the formal naming of one of its facilities.', 'The local community in Des Moines, Iowa, which may experience increased awareness and recognition of veterans.']
['The bill does not specify any additional funding or operational changes, so implementation costs are likely minimal but not detailed.', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions are included, as the bill is primarily honorary.', 'The bill does not address any broader policy or administrative changes beyond the naming designation.']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings and facilities to honor specific groups or individuals. It reflects bipartisan support for recognizing military veterans and was enacted during the 111th Congress. The bill's passage and enactment indicate consensus on honoring veterans through symbolic designations.
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['The designation may increase public awareness and appreciation of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans within the local community.', 'The naming could serve as a precedent for future honorary designations of federal facilities recognizing veterans or other groups.', 'Potential minor increase in community engagement or local events related to veterans at the designated postal facility.']
This bill is primarily symbolic and does not include funding, operational changes, or oversight provisions. Transparency considerations focus on ensuring that such honorary designations are clearly documented and publicly accessible. There is no indication of additional costs or administrative burdens associated with this naming.
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