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HR 6244118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno 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: 118-220.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 6244 from the 118th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building." The bill has become Public Law No: 118-220 as of January 2, 2025. There is no additional legislative text or summary provided beyond the naming designation.

Bottom Line

H.R. 6244 officially names a USPS facility in Brownsville, Texas, after 1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno, formalizing this designation into law.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill pertains solely to the naming of a USPS facility in Brownsville, Texas.
  • It has been enacted into law as Public Law No: 118-220.
  • No additional provisions, funding, or policy changes are included in the bill.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service (USPS)', 'Local community of Brownsville, Texas', 'Family and legacy of 1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or cost details are provided in the bill text.', 'The bill does not specify any oversight or enforcement mechanisms.', 'Potential administrative costs related to signage or documentation updates are not addressed.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and successfully passed into law. It falls under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics, specifically relating to the naming of federal facilities. Such naming bills are common and typically non-controversial, serving to honor individuals through federal recognition.

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Indirect Effects

['The formal naming may enhance community recognition and local pride in Brownsville, Texas.', 'Potential minor administrative updates within USPS systems to reflect the new facility name.', "Possible increased public awareness of 1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno's legacy."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with a clear purpose of naming a federal facility. Transparency considerations include the absence of detailed cost or implementation information, which is typical for naming bills but may still result in minor administrative expenses. Oversight mechanisms are not specified, which is common for such designations but worth noting for comprehensive government transparency.

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

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