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HR 6983118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the "Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office".

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: 118-224.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 6983 from the 118th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the "Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office." The bill has no summary text provided and no full bill text available in the source data. The latest recorded action is that it became Public Law No: 118-224 on January 2, 2025. The bill falls under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics and pertains to the naming of a federal facility.

Bottom Line

H.R. 6983 officially names a USPS facility in Lakeland, Georgia, after Nell Patten Roquemore, becoming law in early 2025.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Lakeland, Georgia, with a commemorative name.
  • It became Public Law No: 118-224 on January 2, 2025, indicating successful passage and enactment.
  • The bill is categorized under Government Operations and Politics, focusing on federal facility naming.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service', 'Residents and community members of Lakeland, Georgia', 'Individuals or groups associated with Nell Patten Roquemore']

Potential Concerns

['No cost or funding details are provided, but naming a facility typically involves minimal financial impact.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are necessary for a naming designation.', 'No policy tradeoffs or authority changes are indicated in the available data.']

Political Context

The bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings and facilities to honor individuals. It was introduced in the House and successfully enacted into law, reflecting standard congressional procedures for such designations. No additional legislative or policy context is provided in the source data.

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Indirect Effects

['The naming may enhance local community identity and historical recognition.', 'It may increase public awareness of Nell Patten Roquemore and her contributions.', 'Potential minor administrative updates required for signage and official USPS documentation.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill's transparency is limited by the absence of a detailed summary and full text in the source data, though the naming of federal facilities is typically straightforward with minimal policy complexity. Oversight considerations are minimal given the nature of the bill. The official designation becoming law is clearly documented.

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

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