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HR 9600118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter 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: 118-268.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 9600 from the 118th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office." The bill has become Public Law No: 118-268 as of January 4, 2025. The legislation is a naming measure and does not include additional provisions or funding authorizations.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9600 officially names a USPS facility in Plains, Georgia, after Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, recognizing their legacy through a formal designation.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Plains, Georgia, with a commemorative name honoring Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.
  • The bill has been enacted into law as Public Law No: 118-268.
  • No additional policy changes, funding, or operational directives are included in the bill.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service (USPS) by updating facility signage and records', 'Residents and visitors of Plains, Georgia, through recognition of local historical figures', 'The legacy of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter by formal federal acknowledgment']

Potential Concerns

['Costs associated with changing signage and updating official USPS records, though likely minimal', "No explicit oversight or enforcement mechanisms are necessary given the bill's nature", 'No additional authority or funding is provided or required']

Political Context

Naming federal buildings and facilities after notable individuals is a common congressional practice to honor public figures. This bill follows standard procedures for such designations and was passed by the House and enacted into law without additional policy implications.

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Indirect Effects

['Enhanced local community pride and historical recognition in Plains, Georgia', 'Potential minor administrative updates within USPS systems to reflect the new facility name']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or funding implications. Transparency considerations are minimal given the bill's nature as a naming designation. Oversight is not applicable beyond standard USPS facility management procedures.

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

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