To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 82-6110 Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook, Hawaii, as the "Army 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 118-255.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 8909 from the 118th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 82-6110 Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook, Hawaii, as the "Army 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao Post Office Building." The bill has become Public Law No: 118-255 as of January 4, 2025. The legislation is a naming measure that honors an individual by assigning their name to a federal building.
H.R. 8909 officially names a USPS facility in Captain Cook, Hawaii, after Army 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao, recognizing his service through a federal building designation.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Captain Cook, Hawaii, with a commemorative name.
- The legislation became law on January 4, 2025, as Public Law No: 118-255.
- The bill falls under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics and involves no substantive policy changes beyond the naming.
['United States Postal Service (facility recognition)', 'Local community in Captain Cook, Hawaii', 'Family and associates of Army 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao', 'Federal government through formal recognition of military service']
['The bill does not specify any funding or maintenance responsibilities related to the naming.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included, as the bill is primarily ceremonial.', 'Potential costs related to signage or administrative updates are not detailed.']
Naming federal buildings after individuals is a common practice in Congress to honor notable persons, often military service members or public servants. This bill follows that tradition and was passed by the House and enacted into law without recorded opposition or amendments. It does not introduce policy changes or regulatory impacts.
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['The naming may increase local community awareness and pride related to Army 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao.', 'Potential minor administrative updates within USPS systems to reflect the new building name.', 'Possible future precedent for naming other federal facilities in the region after local or military figures.']
This bill is a ceremonial naming measure with minimal policy impact. Transparency considerations include the absence of explicit funding or maintenance directives, which could lead to unplanned costs for USPS or federal agencies. The bill's passage as Public Law No: 118-255 indicates full legislative approval without noted controversy.
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