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HR 4017111th CongressSigned into LawHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 43 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, as the "Ann Marie Blute Post Office".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Apr 7, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jun 9, 2010

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 111-182.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 4017 from the 111th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 43 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, as the "Ann Marie Blute Post Office." The bill has been signed into law as Public Law No: 111-182. The legislation is a formal naming act and does not include additional provisions or amendments to postal service operations.

Bottom Line

H.R. 4017 officially names a USPS facility in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, the "Ann Marie Blute Post Office," and has been enacted into law.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility by name, honoring Ann Marie Blute.
  • The facility is located at 43 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
  • The bill was passed by the House and became Public Law No: 111-182 on June 9, 2010.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the facility receives an official name designation', 'Local community of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, through recognition of a named postal facility', 'Ann Marie Blute, as the honoree for whom the facility is named']

Potential Concerns

['No significant implementation or cost concerns are apparent given the bill’s limited scope to naming a facility.', 'No new authority or oversight mechanisms are introduced by this bill.', 'Potential minor costs related to signage or administrative updates at the postal facility.']

Political Context

This bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings and facilities to honor individuals. It was introduced and passed during the 111th Congress and reflects a non-controversial, symbolic action within the Government Operations and Politics policy area.

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Indirect Effects

['The naming may enhance community identity and local recognition of Ann Marie Blute.', 'The USPS may incur minor administrative costs related to updating facility signage and records.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no complex provisions, limiting oversight needs. Transparency considerations are minimal as the bill does not affect USPS operations or funding beyond the naming designation.

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

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