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HR 6162118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan, Alabama, as the "LaBruce 'Bruce' Tidwell Post Office Building".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jul 17, 2026
Latest Action Date
Jan 2, 2025

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 118-218.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 6162 from the 118th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan, Alabama, as the "LaBruce 'Bruce' Tidwell Post Office Building." The bill has no detailed summary or full text available beyond this designation. It was enacted into law as Public Law No: 118-218 on January 2, 2025, and is categorized under Government Operations and Politics.

Bottom Line

H.R. 6162 officially names a USPS facility in Dothan, Alabama, after LaBruce 'Bruce' Tidwell, becoming law in early 2025 with no additional policy provisions.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Dothan, Alabama, with a commemorative name.
  • It was passed by the House and became Public Law No: 118-218 on January 2, 2025.
  • The bill does not include additional policy changes, funding provisions, or regulatory impacts.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service', 'Local community in Dothan, Alabama', "Family or associates of LaBruce 'Bruce' Tidwell"]

Potential Concerns

["No significant implementation or cost concerns are evident given the bill's limited scope to naming a facility.", 'No authority or oversight issues arise as the bill does not alter USPS operations or funding.']

Political Context

Naming federal buildings and facilities after individuals is a common legislative practice to honor persons of local or national significance. This bill follows that tradition and was enacted without recorded opposition or amendments. It falls under the Government Operations and Politics policy area.

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Indirect Effects

['The designation may enhance local recognition and community pride associated with the USPS facility.', 'It may set a precedent for future naming bills honoring individuals in the region.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill's transparency is straightforward due to its narrow focus on naming a postal facility. There are no complex provisions or funding changes requiring additional oversight. The absence of a detailed summary or full text does not impede understanding given the bill's limited scope.

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

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