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HR 8638118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1810 FM 1462 in Rosharon, Texas, as the "Army Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser Post Office Building".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Aug 13, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jun 5, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 8638 in the 118th Congress, proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 1810 FM 1462 in Rosharon, Texas, as the "Army Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. There is no official summary or full text available, and the bill status is marked as failed or expired as of the latest update.

Bottom Line

H.R. 8638 sought to rename a USPS facility in Texas to honor Army Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser but did not advance beyond committee referral and is now expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Rosharon, Texas, with a commemorative name.
  • It was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on June 5, 2024.
  • No further legislative action was taken, and the bill status is failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service', 'Residents and users of the USPS facility at 1810 FM 1462 in Rosharon, Texas', 'Military veterans and communities recognizing Army Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or cost details are provided in the available information.', 'The bill’s failure to advance may reflect procedural or prioritization considerations within the committee.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are described.']

Political Context

Naming federal buildings, including USPS facilities, after individuals is a common practice in Congress to honor notable persons. Such bills typically require committee review and approval before passage. This bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not progress further, resulting in its expiration.

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Indirect Effects

['Renaming the USPS facility may increase local community recognition of Army Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser.', 'The designation could have minor administrative impacts on USPS signage and official records.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks publicly available full text and official summary, limiting detailed analysis. The referral to committee without further action and eventual expiration is typical for commemorative naming bills that do not advance. Transparency about the legislative process and reasons for non-advancement is limited in the source data.

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

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