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HR 9549118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 South 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon, as the "Elizabeth Furse 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: 118-265.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 9549 from the 118th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 125 South 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon, as the "Elizabeth Furse Post Office Building." The bill has no provided summary or full text available but is known to have become Public Law No: 118-265 on January 4, 2025. The legislation falls under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics and involves the naming of a federal building in honor of Elizabeth Furse.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9549 officially names a USPS facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, after Elizabeth Furse, formalizing this designation through public law.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, as the "Elizabeth Furse Post Office Building."
  • The bill became law on January 4, 2025, as Public Law No: 118-265.
  • The legislation is categorized under Government Operations and Politics and involves federal building naming.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service (USPS) by having a designated building name', 'Local community in Hillsboro, Oregon, through recognition of Elizabeth Furse', "Potentially Elizabeth Furse's legacy and associated groups or individuals"]

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or cost details are provided in the available data.', 'The bill does not specify any additional authority or oversight mechanisms.', 'No information on funding or maintenance responsibilities related to the naming is included.']

Political Context

The bill is part of routine congressional actions to name federal buildings after notable individuals. It passed the House and was enacted into law without available details on debate or opposition. Such naming bills are common and typically non-controversial within the Government Operations and Politics policy area.

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Indirect Effects

["The naming may enhance local community identity and recognition of Elizabeth Furse's contributions.", 'Could set precedent for future naming of federal facilities after individuals in the region or policy area.', 'May increase public awareness or historical interest in the USPS facility and its namesake.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks detailed public documentation such as a summary or full text, limiting transparency about its provisions beyond the naming designation. There is no information on costs, funding, or maintenance responsibilities, which are relevant for oversight. The legislative status indicates it became law, but no debate or amendment records are provided.

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

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