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HR 9174118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 31143 State Highway 65 in Pengilly, Minnesota, as the "First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 18, 2024

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 9174 in the 118th Congress, proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 31143 State Highway 65 in Pengilly, Minnesota, as the "First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office." The bill does not include additional provisions or funding changes and is a commemorative naming measure.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9174 seeks to honor First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski by naming a USPS facility in Pengilly, Minnesota after him, with no broader policy or operational changes included.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Pengilly, Minnesota, with a commemorative name.
  • There are no changes to USPS operations, funding, or authority included in the bill.
  • The bill was ordered to be reported by voice vote but ultimately failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the facility receives a commemorative name', 'Local community of Pengilly, Minnesota, through recognition of a local figure', 'Family and associates of First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski']

Potential Concerns

["No direct implementation or cost concerns are evident due to the bill's limited scope.", 'Potential administrative costs related to signage or facility renaming are not detailed.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are required for this naming designation.']

Political Context

Naming federal facilities after individuals is a common congressional practice to honor notable persons. This bill fits within the broader legislative tradition of commemorative designations without affecting policy or budgetary priorities. The bill was considered in the House and ordered to be reported by voice vote but did not advance to enactment.

Hidden Impact Review

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Clear Review
Categories Reviewed — Not Detected
Cost Implications
Operational Impact
Indirect Effects

['The commemorative naming may enhance community identity and local historical recognition in Pengilly, Minnesota.', 'Potential minor administrative activities related to updating signage and official records for the USPS facility.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no substantive policy or budgetary changes, limiting transparency concerns. Oversight considerations are minimal due to the nature of the naming designation. The lack of a full bill text and summary limits detailed analysis but does not affect the overall understanding of the bill's purpose.

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

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