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S 3357118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5120 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the "Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Jan 14, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 26, 2024

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This bill proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 5120 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the "Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building." The bill does not include additional provisions beyond the designation of the facility's name. The legislative action status indicates that the bill was held at the desk and has since failed or expired without further progress.

Bottom Line

The bill sought to honor Hettie Simmons Love by naming a USPS facility after her, but it did not advance through the legislative process and is no longer active.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is a Senate bill from the 118th Congress, numbered S.3357.
  • Its sole purpose is to designate a specific USPS facility in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with a commemorative name.
  • The bill was last recorded as 'Held at the desk' on April 26, 2024, and is now marked as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['The United States Postal Service facility at 5120 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania', 'The community served by this USPS location', 'The legacy and recognition of Hettie Simmons Love']

Potential Concerns

['No detailed implementation or cost information is provided in the bill text.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are necessary given the nature of the bill.', "The bill's failure to advance means no changes were enacted."]

Political Context

Naming federal buildings and facilities after notable individuals is a common congressional practice to honor contributions or legacies. Such bills typically require minimal legislative debate and are often noncontroversial. This bill did not progress beyond initial stages in the 118th Congress.

Hidden Impact Review

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Cost Implications
Implementation Complexity
Indirect Effects

['The renaming may increase public awareness or recognition of Hettie Simmons Love within the Harrisburg community.', 'Potential minor costs related to signage or administrative updates at the USPS facility.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill's transparency is limited by the absence of a full official summary and full text in the source data. However, the nature of the bill as a naming designation typically involves minimal policy or budgetary impact, reducing oversight complexity. The failure to advance suggests no changes were implemented.

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

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