HR195-118

Introduced

To provide States with the authority to name post offices located in the State, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires state post office naming authority Chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 417.State post office naming authority(a)In generalA State may and requires state post office naming authority A State may, in accordance with this section, select the name by which any post office that is located in such State will be known and designated. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, exemptions, and preemption. The main policy areas are Lobbying.

Who Benefits and How

Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.

Key Provisions

  • Requires state post office naming authority Chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 417.State post office naming authority(a)In generalA State may...
  • Requires state post office naming authority A State may, in accordance with this section, select the name by which any post office that is located in such State will be known and designated.

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires state post office naming authority Chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 417.State post office naming authority(a)In generalA State may and requires state post office naming authority A State may, in accordance with this section, select the name by which any post office that is located in such State will be known and designated.

Key Policy Areas

Lobbying

Primary Purpose

The bill requires state post office naming authority Chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 417.State post office naming authority(a)In generalA State may and requires state post office naming authority A State may, in accordance with this section, select the name by which any post office that is located in such State will be known and designated.

Policy Domains

Lobbying

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
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Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill: ,
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause: ,
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Rosendale (for himself and Mrs. Miller of Illinois) introduced …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Lobbying

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