An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building.
Summary
H.R. 2175 designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the ``Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building''. This act simply renames an existing building. It was passed by the House of Representatives on December 9, 2025.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill is to change the name of the post office building in Santa Barbara, CA. All references to the facility in laws, maps, regulations, documents, and other records of the United States will be updated to reflect the new designation. This is largely a symbolic gesture.
Potential Benefits
- Honors Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez for their service.
- May increase local awareness of Brigadier General Lopez's contributions.
- Provides a lasting tribute within the community.
- Could foster a sense of local pride.
- No direct economic or social benefits are anticipated.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal to no practical disadvantages.
- Potential cost associated with updating signage and official documents, but likely negligible.
- May be perceived as a symbolic gesture without addressing more pressing issues.
- No direct negative impacts on the American people are anticipated.
- Could be seen as a missed opportunity to address more significant community needs.
Constitutional Alignment
This bill aligns with the legislative powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution, which allows Congress to establish post offices and post roads. The act of naming a post office falls within the implied powers necessary to carry out this enumerated power. There are no apparent conflicts with any specific constitutional provisions or amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).