To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, California, as the "Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 111-276.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 4543 from the 111th Congress, officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, California, as the "Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the House, passed both chambers, and was signed into law on October 13, 2010, becoming Public Law No: 111-276. The legislation is a commemorative naming measure and does not include additional provisions or funding authorizations.
H.R. 4543 formally names a USPS facility in San Jose, California, after Anthony J. Cortese, with no further policy or operational changes.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in San Jose, California, with a commemorative name.
- It was enacted into law on October 13, 2010, as Public Law No: 111-276.
- The legislation contains no additional policy directives, funding provisions, or regulatory changes.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the named facility gains a commemorative designation.', 'Local community in San Jose, California, through recognition of Anthony J. Cortese.', 'Family, associates, or supporters of Anthony J. Cortese by honoring his name.']
['The bill does not specify any funding for signage or administrative costs related to the renaming, which may require USPS internal resources.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included, though none are typically necessary for naming designations.', 'No policy tradeoffs or operational impacts are indicated in the text.']
Naming federal buildings and facilities after individuals is a common congressional practice to honor notable persons. This bill follows standard procedures for such designations and was passed without recorded controversy or amendments. It reflects a non-controversial, symbolic legislative action within the Government Operations and Politics policy area.
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['The designation may enhance local community identity and historical recognition.', 'Potential minor USPS administrative actions to update signage and official records.', 'No broader policy or operational indirect effects are evident from the bill text.']
This bill is straightforward with no complex policy or funding implications. Transparency considerations are minimal given the nature of the legislation as a naming honorific. Oversight is not typically required for such designations, and no conflicts of interest or procedural irregularities are indicated in the available data.
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