- Local governmentsProvides a formal federal honor recognizing a person or local history on a public building.
- Federal agenciesCreates a permanent, uniform name for federal records, maps, and official documents.
- Potential benefitRequires only limited costs for signage and administrative updates rather than major capital spending.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, as the "Cooper Dawson Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, as the "Cooper Dawson Post Office Building." It also states that any federal reference to that facility will use the new name.
Concern about honoree's background versus general support for symbolic naming
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly scoped, clearly drafted commemorative designation that identifies the facility precisely and includes a references clause to effectuate the name change in official records.
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, as the "Cooper Dawson Post Office Building." It also states that any federal reference to that facility will use the new name.
High likelihood given narrow, noncontroversial nature and minimal fiscal impact; success depends on routine procedural clearance.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly scoped, clearly drafted commemorative designation that identifies the facility precisely and includes a references clause to effectuate the name change in official records.
Concern about honoree's background versus general support for symbolic naming
Who stands to gain, and who may push back.
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- Potential burdenUses Congressional time and resources for a ceremonial naming bill rather than policy matters.
- Federal agenciesIncurs small federal costs for new signage, database updates, and administrative processing.
- Potential burdenAdds precedent for many similar naming bills, increasing cumulative administrative workload.
Why the argument around this bill splits.
Concern about honoree's background versus general support for symbolic naming
Generally supportive of locally symbolic recognition but cautious about priorities.
Support depends on Cooper Dawson's background and community benefit.
Likely supportive as a routine, local, noncontroversial naming.
Wants assurance of low cost and local backing.
Likely supportive if the honoree aligns with local values.
Views as appropriate limited federal action honoring citizens.
The path through Congress.
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High likelihood given narrow, noncontroversial nature and minimal fiscal impact; success depends on routine procedural clearance.
- Whether House will schedule under suspension of the rules
- Whether Senate unanimous consent or companion bill is secured
Recent votes on the bill.
No vote history yet
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
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Concern about honoree's background versus general support for symbolic naming
High likelihood given narrow, noncontroversial nature and minimal fiscal impact; success depends on routine procedural clearance.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly scoped, clearly drafted commemorative designation that identifies the facility precisely and includes a references clause to effectuate the name change…
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