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S 2546118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Arizona, as the "Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Nov 20, 2024

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

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Executive Summary

This bill proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 100 North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Arizona, as the "Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office." The bill is a commemorative measure honoring Jim Kolbe by designating a federal building in his name. There is no additional policy content or funding associated with this bill.

Bottom Line

The bill seeks to honor Jim Kolbe by naming a USPS facility after him, with no broader legislative or budgetary implications.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Designates a specific USPS facility in Patagonia, Arizona, as the "Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office."
  • The bill contains no provisions beyond the naming designation.
  • The bill was held at the desk and did not advance, resulting in a failed or expired status.
Who Benefits?

["Jim Kolbe's legacy and family through commemorative recognition", 'United States Postal Service as the managing agency of the named facility', "Local community in Patagonia, Arizona, through the facility's new designation"]

Potential Concerns

["No direct implementation or cost concerns are evident given the bill's limited scope.", 'Potential administrative costs related to signage and facility renaming may occur but are typically minimal.', 'No new authority or oversight mechanisms are created by this bill.']

Political Context

The bill originates from the Senate during the 118th Congress and falls under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics. It is a commemorative naming bill, a common legislative practice to honor individuals. The bill was held at the desk and did not proceed to further legislative action, resulting in its failure or expiration.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['The renaming may enhance local community identity and historical recognition.', 'Could set a precedent for future commemorative naming bills within the USPS or other federal agencies.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks detailed text and funding provisions, limiting transparency on implementation specifics. Its status as failed or expired indicates no further legislative oversight or action occurred. Monitoring administrative costs related to facility renaming could be relevant for USPS budget transparency.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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