An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the Oscar J. Upham Post Office.
Summary
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office." This is a symbolic act to honor Oscar J. Upham. The bill itself does not allocate any funding or change any existing laws beyond the name designation.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill is the renaming of a specific post office. This will require the USPS to update its records and signage to reflect the new name. The community of Guthrie, Oklahoma, will have a post office named after a local figure.
Potential Benefits
- Symbolic recognition of an individual, potentially honoring their contributions to the community.
- May foster a sense of local pride and community identity.
- No direct costs to taxpayers beyond the administrative costs of changing the name.
- Could increase awareness of Oscar J. Upham's contributions.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal practical impact on the lives of most Americans.
- Potential for debate or disagreement over the choice of honoree, though unlikely in this case.
- Administrative costs associated with renaming, though likely minimal.
- Does not address any pressing national issues.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the legislative powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution, which includes the power to establish post offices. There are no apparent conflicts with any specific constitutional provisions or amendments. The act of naming a post office falls within the broad scope of congressional authority.
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).