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HR 4547111th CongressSigned into LawHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Station Road in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, as the "Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces 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: 111-188.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 4547 from the 111th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 119 Station Road in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, as the "Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office." The bill has been signed into law as Public Law No: 111-188. The legislation is a commemorative naming measure and does not include additional provisions or funding authorizations.

Bottom Line

H.R. 4547 officially names a USPS facility in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, in honor of Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces, and has become law without additional policy changes or funding implications.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility with a commemorative name.
  • The facility is located at 119 Station Road, Cheyney, Pennsylvania.
  • The bill was enacted and became Public Law No: 111-188 on June 9, 2010.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the named facility gains a commemorative designation', 'Local community of Cheyney, Pennsylvania, through recognition of a historical figure', 'Family and legacy of Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or cost details are provided, but naming designations typically have minimal financial impact.', 'No additional authority or oversight provisions are included in the bill.', 'Potential administrative costs related to signage or facility updates are not detailed.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced and passed during the 111th Congress and reflects a common legislative practice of honoring individuals by naming federal facilities after them. It was passed by the House and signed into law without recorded opposition or amendments.

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Funding or Cost Implications
Authority or Oversight Expansion
Indirect Effects

['The commemorative naming may enhance local historical recognition and community pride.', 'Potential minor administrative updates to USPS facility signage and documentation.', 'May serve as a precedent or encouragement for similar naming bills honoring military personnel.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

This bill is straightforward in its purpose and scope, involving only a naming designation with no additional policy or funding provisions. Transparency considerations are minimal due to the lack of complexity or financial impact. Oversight is not materially affected.

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

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