H.R. 1025 (119th)Bill Overview

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".

Government Operations and Politics|Congressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and property
Cosponsors
Support
Republican
Introduced
Feb 5, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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01 · The brief
Plain-English summaryWhat this bill actually does

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.

Why people may split

Concern about honoree's background versus general support for symbolic naming

Watch point

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.

Passage75/100

High likelihood given narrow, noncontroversial nature and minimal fiscal impact; success depends on routine procedural clearance.

CredibilityAligned

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.

Contention8/100

Concern about honoree's background versus general support for symbolic naming

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Local governments · Federal agenciesFederal agencies

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • 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.
Likely burdened
  • 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.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Concern about honoree's background versus general support for symbolic naming
Progressive85%

Generally supportive of locally symbolic recognition but cautious about priorities.

Support depends on Cooper Dawson's background and community benefit.

Leans supportive
Centrist95%

Likely supportive as a routine, local, noncontroversial naming.

Wants assurance of low cost and local backing.

Leans supportive
Conservative95%

Likely supportive if the honoree aligns with local values.

Views as appropriate limited federal action honoring citizens.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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Passage likelihood75/100

High likelihood given narrow, noncontroversial nature and minimal fiscal impact; success depends on routine procedural clearance.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether House will schedule under suspension of the rules
  • Whether Senate unanimous consent or companion bill is secured
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

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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.

Unlocked analysis

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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