To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 46-02 21st Street in Long Island City, New York, as the "Geraldine Ferraro Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 111-50.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 774 from the 111th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 46-02 21st Street in Long Island City, New York, as the "Geraldine Ferraro Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the House, passed both chambers, and was signed into law on August 19, 2009, becoming Public Law No: 111-50. The legislation is a formal naming act and does not include provisions for funding, operational changes, or regulatory impacts.
H.R. 774 officially names a USPS facility in Long Island City, NY, after Geraldine Ferraro, with no additional policy or funding implications.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility with a commemorative name honoring Geraldine Ferraro.
- It was enacted into law on August 19, 2009, after passage by both the House and Senate.
- The legislation does not include any changes to USPS operations, funding, or regulatory authority.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the named facility gains a commemorative designation', 'Local community in Long Island City, New York, through recognition of a notable figure', 'Supporters and admirers of Geraldine Ferraro']
['No direct implementation or funding concerns as the bill solely designates a name', 'Potential minor administrative costs for signage or facility updates, though not specified', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions included']
Naming federal buildings after notable individuals is a common congressional practice to honor public figures. This bill follows the standard legislative process for such designations and reflects bipartisan agreement as it was enacted into law without recorded opposition or amendments.
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['The designation may enhance local community identity and pride through association with Geraldine Ferraro.', 'Potential minor costs for USPS related to updating signage or materials to reflect the new name.']
This bill is straightforward in its purpose to name a federal facility and does not raise transparency or oversight concerns. There is no indication of additional authority, funding, or regulatory impact requiring further monitoring.
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