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 gesture to honor Oscar J. Upham. The bill itself does not involve significant policy changes or funding allocations.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill is ceremonial. It renames an existing post office to honor Oscar J. Upham. This action will mainly affect the local community of Guthrie, Oklahoma, by providing a named landmark.
Potential Benefits
- Honors the legacy of Oscar J. Upham within the Guthrie, Oklahoma community.
- May foster a sense of local pride and community identity.
- Provides a named landmark for the city of Guthrie.
- Could potentially increase awareness of Oscar J. Upham's contributions (though this is indirect).
- Serves as a symbolic recognition of public service.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The bill has no direct economic or social disadvantages.
- It consumes congressional time and resources that could be allocated elsewhere (opportunity cost).
- There may be a small cost associated with updating signage and official records to reflect the name change.
- The benefits are primarily symbolic and may not have a tangible impact on the broader population.
- Could be perceived as a low-priority item compared to more 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 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).