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HR 8717118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, as the "SGT Bill Hooser 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 4, 2025

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 118-252.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 8717 from the 118th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, as the "SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building." The bill has become Public Law No: 118-252 as of January 4, 2025. There is no additional legislative text or summary provided beyond the naming designation.

Bottom Line

H.R. 8717 officially names a USPS facility in Santaquin, Utah, after SGT Bill Hooser, with no further policy or operational changes included.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill specifically designates a USPS building at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah.
  • The designation is honorary, naming the facility the "SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building."
  • The bill was enacted into law on January 4, 2025, becoming Public Law No: 118-252.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service as the named facility gains a commemorative designation.', 'Local community of Santaquin, Utah, which may experience symbolic recognition.', 'Family or associates of SGT Bill Hooser, as the namesake honored by the designation.']

Potential Concerns

['No explicit concerns are evident from the text, as the bill involves only a naming designation without funding or operational changes.', 'Implementation considerations may include updating signage and official records to reflect the new name.', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions are included.']

Political Context

The bill is part of a common congressional practice of naming federal buildings to honor individuals. It passed the House and was enacted into law without recorded opposition or amendments. The policy area is Government Operations and Politics, focusing on federal facility designations.

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Funding or Cost Implications
Operational Impact
Oversight or Enforcement Provisions
Indirect Effects

['The naming may enhance local community identity or pride associated with the USPS facility.', 'The designation could increase public awareness of SGT Bill Hooser and his legacy.', 'Potential minor costs related to updating signage or official documents.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or budgetary implications. Transparency considerations are minimal due to the honorary nature of the designation. Oversight is not applicable as the bill does not affect USPS operations or funding.

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

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