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HR 7472118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 835 South 7th Street in Louisville, Kentucky, as the "Alberta Odell Jones Post Office Building".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Feb 4, 2025
Latest Action Date
Feb 28, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 7472 in the 118th Congress, proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 835 South 7th Street in Louisville, Kentucky, as the "Alberta Odell Jones Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. There is no official summary or full text available beyond the title and referral information.

Bottom Line

H.R. 7472 sought to rename a USPS facility in Louisville, Kentucky, in honor of Alberta Odell Jones but did not progress beyond committee referral and is now expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Louisville, Kentucky, with a commemorative name.
  • The facility address is 835 South 7th Street, Louisville, Kentucky.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on February 28, 2024, but did not advance further.
Who Benefits?

['The community of Louisville, Kentucky, through recognition of Alberta Odell Jones.', 'United States Postal Service as the facility receives a formal commemorative name.', 'Supporters and family or affiliates of Alberta Odell Jones.']

Potential Concerns

['No detailed implementation or cost information is provided, but renaming federal facilities typically involves administrative costs.', 'No authority or oversight provisions are specified in the available text.', 'The bill’s failure to advance suggests limited legislative support or prioritization.']

Political Context

The bill is part of a common legislative practice to honor individuals by naming federal buildings after them. It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not move forward. There is no further legislative action recorded.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['The designation may increase local community recognition and historical awareness of Alberta Odell Jones.', 'Potential minor administrative workload for USPS related to updating signage and official records.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks detailed text and official summary, limiting transparency about implementation specifics and costs. The failure to advance past committee referral is clearly documented, providing insight into its legislative trajectory. No oversight or enforcement language is present, consistent with the bill’s nature as a naming designation.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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