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S 5019118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building".

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

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.

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Executive Summary

This bill proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building." The bill does not include additional provisions beyond the designation of the facility's name. The latest recorded action placed the bill on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, but the bill ultimately failed or expired without becoming law.

Bottom Line

The bill sought to honor Representative Elijah E. Cummings by naming a USPS facility after him, but it did not advance to enactment and is currently expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Baltimore, Maryland, with a commemorative name.
  • No additional policy changes, funding, or operational directives are included in the bill.
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and was placed on the legislative calendar but did not pass.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service (symbolically)', 'Residents of Baltimore, Maryland', 'Supporters and constituents of Representative Elijah E. Cummings']

Potential Concerns

['No explicit implementation or funding details are provided, but renaming may involve minor administrative costs.', "The bill's failure to pass means no changes were enacted, so no direct policy or operational impact occurred."]

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and was intended to honor a late U.S. Representative by naming a postal facility after him. Such naming bills are common and typically noncontroversial, but this bill did not advance to passage and is listed as failed or expired.

Hidden Impact Review

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Indirect Effects

['Renaming a federal facility can enhance community recognition and historical commemoration.', 'Potential minor administrative adjustments for signage and official records within USPS.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks detailed text and official summary, limiting comprehensive analysis. The absence of funding or operational provisions suggests minimal policy impact. Transparency is maintained by clear legislative status and action records.

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

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