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S 2274118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the "Dessie A. Bebout Post Office".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Nov 25, 2024

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 118-133.

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Executive Summary

This bill, designated as S.2274 in the 118th Congress, officially names the United States Postal Service facility located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the "Dessie A. Bebout Post Office." The bill has been enacted into law as Public Law No: 118-133 as of November 25, 2024. The legislation falls under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics and involves a formal naming designation without additional substantive policy changes or funding provisions.

Bottom Line

S.2274 is a naming bill that designates a USPS facility in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office and has been enacted into law.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates the USPS facility at 112 Wyoming Street, Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office.
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and has become Public Law No: 118-133.
  • There are no additional provisions, funding changes, or policy modifications included in the bill.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service', 'Residents of Shoshoni, Wyoming', 'Community members and local government in Shoshoni, Wyoming']

Potential Concerns

['The bill does not specify any funding or maintenance responsibilities related to the renaming, which could require administrative adjustments by USPS.', "No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included, though the bill's scope is limited to a naming designation.", 'Implementation may require updates to signage and official USPS records.']

Political Context

Naming bills such as this are common in Congress and typically serve to honor individuals or local figures by designating federal facilities in their name. This bill passed through the Senate and was enacted into law without recorded opposition or amendments. It fits within the routine legislative practice of naming federal properties and does not involve broader policy debates.

Hidden Impact Review

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['The renaming may enhance local community identity and recognition of Dessie A. Bebout.', 'USPS may need to update signage, maps, and official documents to reflect the new name.', 'Potential minor administrative costs associated with implementing the name change.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

This bill is straightforward in its purpose and scope, involving only the naming of a federal facility. Transparency considerations include ensuring that any administrative or financial impacts on USPS related to the renaming are documented and managed. The absence of funding or oversight provisions is typical for naming bills but should be noted for administrative follow-up.

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

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