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HR 1687118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jun 4, 2024

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 1687 of the 118th Congress, proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office." The bill has no provided summary or full text beyond the title designation. The latest procedural action was its receipt in the Senate and referral to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is currently listed as failed or expired.

Bottom Line

H.R. 1687 seeks to rename a USPS facility in Glendale, California, in honor of Paul Ignatius, but it has not advanced beyond committee referral and is currently expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility with a commemorative name.
  • No additional policy changes, funding, or operational directives are included.
  • The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Paul Ignatius (namesake)', 'United States Postal Service (facility recognition)', 'Local community in Glendale, California (potential symbolic benefit)']

Potential Concerns

["No explicit concerns identified due to the bill's limited scope and lack of operational or funding provisions.", 'Implementation considerations may include updating signage and official records for the designated facility.']

Political Context

The bill is part of a common congressional practice of naming federal facilities to honor individuals. It originated in the House and was received in the Senate, where it was referred to a relevant committee. The bill did not advance further and is currently marked as failed or expired.

Hidden Impact Review

No hidden impact flags detected

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Clear Review
Categories Reviewed — Not Detected
Funding or Cost Implications
Operational Impact on USPS
Oversight or Enforcement Provisions
Indirect Effects

['Potential minor administrative updates within USPS for signage and official documentation.', 'Symbolic recognition may enhance community identity or historical record.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or fiscal implications. Transparency considerations are minimal given the limited scope. Oversight is unlikely to be necessary beyond standard USPS facility management procedures.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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