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HR 9421118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, as the "Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office".

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: 118-262.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 9421 from the 118th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, as the "Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office." The bill has been enacted into law as Public Law No: 118-262 as of January 4, 2025. The bill falls under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics and involves the formal naming of a federal building.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9421 officially names a USPS facility in Bucoda, Washington, after Mayor Rob Gordon, a designation now enacted into law.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility by name, honoring Mayor Rob Gordon.
  • The facility is located at 108 North Main Street, Bucoda, Washington.
  • The bill was passed by the House and became Public Law No: 118-262 on January 4, 2025.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service', 'Residents of Bucoda, Washington', 'Mayor Rob Gordon and associated community members']

Potential Concerns

['The bill does not specify any funding or operational changes, so cost implications are minimal or absent.', 'No enforcement or oversight mechanisms are required for the naming designation.', 'The bill’s status is listed as Failed / Expired, which may indicate procedural or clerical inconsistencies in record-keeping.']

Political Context

Naming federal buildings and facilities after local or notable individuals is a common congressional practice to honor community leaders or public servants. This bill follows that tradition within the Government Operations and Politics policy area. The bill was introduced in the House and successfully enacted into law, reflecting bipartisan procedural norms for such designations.

Hidden Impact Review

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

["The naming of the USPS facility may enhance local community identity and recognition of Mayor Rob Gordon's contributions.", 'The designation could potentially influence local postal service branding or community engagement efforts.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The primary transparency consideration is the inconsistency in the bill's status metadata, which could affect public understanding of the bill's legislative outcome. No funding or operational changes are associated with this bill, limiting oversight complexity. The absence of a bill summary and full text in the source data restricts detailed analysis but is typical for naming designation bills.

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

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