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HR 9775118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 North Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana, as the "Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz 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: 118-269.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 9775 from the 118th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 119 North Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana, as the "Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building." The bill's primary purpose is to honor Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz by naming a federal building after him. The bill became Public Law No: 118-269 on January 4, 2025. There is no additional legislative text or summary provided beyond the naming designation.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9775 officially names a USPS facility in Elwood, Indiana, after Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz, recognizing his service through a federal building designation.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Elwood, Indiana, with a commemorative name.
  • The naming honors Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz, though no further details about him are included in the bill text.
  • The bill was enacted into law on January 4, 2025, becoming Public Law No: 118-269.
Who Benefits?

['Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz (posthumously or in honor)', 'United States Postal Service (facility at 119 North Anderson Street, Elwood, Indiana)', 'Local community of Elwood, Indiana, through recognition and potential civic pride']

Potential Concerns

['The bill does not specify funding or maintenance responsibilities related to the naming, which could have minor administrative implications.', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions are included, as the bill is limited to naming designation.', 'There is no detailed explanation or criteria for the selection of the honoree within the bill text.']

Political Context

Naming federal buildings after individuals is a common congressional practice to honor public servants or notable figures. This bill follows standard procedures for designating a USPS facility name and was passed by the House and enacted into law without additional legislative text or debate details provided.

Hidden Impact Review

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Indirect Effects

['The naming may increase local community recognition and civic pride associated with Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz.', 'Potential minor administrative tasks for USPS related to updating signage and official records to reflect the new building name.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or funding provisions, limiting transparency concerns. However, the absence of funding or maintenance details is typical in naming bills and may require USPS administrative action. No additional legislative text or summary was provided, which restricts deeper analysis.

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

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