To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building.
Summary
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building." This is a symbolic gesture to honor Congressman Connolly. The bill itself does not have significant financial or regulatory implications.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill is the renaming of a specific post office. This will require the USPS to update signage and official records. The change is largely ceremonial and will not directly impact postal services or operations.
Potential Benefits
- Symbolic recognition of Congressman Connolly's service.
- May foster a sense of community pride.
- Could potentially increase awareness of Congressman Connolly's contributions.
- No direct economic benefits, but may indirectly boost local morale.
- Simple and straightforward implementation.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal practical impact on citizens' lives.
- Potential cost for signage replacement (though likely minimal).
- May be perceived as a symbolic gesture without addressing substantive issues.
- Could be seen as a partisan act, depending on political views.
- No direct disadvantages, but opportunity cost if time spent on this could have been used for other legislation.
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 designation of a post office name falls within this purview. 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).