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HR 996118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd., in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
May 7, 2024

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 118-53.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 996 from the 118th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office." The bill has no detailed summary or full text available beyond this naming provision. It was enacted into law as Public Law No: 118-53 on May 7, 2024.

Bottom Line

H.R. 996 officially names a USPS facility in New Orleans after Dr. Rudy Lombard, with no additional policy changes or funding implications.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill renames a USPS facility at 3901 MacArthur Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • It was passed by the House and became Public Law No: 118-53 on May 7, 2024.
  • No additional provisions, funding, or operational changes are included in the bill.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service', 'Local community in New Orleans, Louisiana', 'Individuals or groups associated with Dr. Rudy Lombard']

Potential Concerns

['No explicit concerns are evident from the bill text as it solely involves a naming designation.', 'Implementation considerations may include updating signage and official records.', 'No new funding or authority changes are specified, minimizing oversight or cost concerns.']

Political Context

Naming federal facilities after individuals is a common congressional practice to honor notable persons. This bill follows standard procedures for such designations and was enacted without recorded opposition or amendments.

Hidden Impact Review

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Clear Review

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Indirect Effects

['Potential increased local recognition or community pride associated with the named facility.', 'Minor administrative updates required within USPS systems and public materials.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or funding implications, reducing transparency or oversight challenges. Monitoring implementation of the naming and any related administrative updates may be warranted to ensure accuracy in federal records.

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

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