HR3354-118

Reported

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building.

118th Congress Introduced May 8, 2024

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill officially names a post office in Purcellville, Virginia after Madeleine Albright, who served as the first female U.S. Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001. The bill ensures that all future government documents, maps, and records will refer to the facility by its new name.

Who Benefits and How

The legacy of Madeleine Albright benefits from permanent federal recognition of her historic role as the first woman to serve as Secretary of State. The Purcellville, Virginia community gains a local landmark commemorating an important figure in American diplomatic history. There are no direct economic beneficiaries - this is purely a commemorative act.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No significant burden exists. The U.S. Postal Service will need to update signage and administrative records, which represents minimal cost. No new taxes, fees, or regulatory burdens are created by this bill.

Key Provisions

  • Designates the USPS facility at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia as the "Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building"
  • Requires all future federal references to this post office to use the new official name

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

To designate the United States Postal Service facility at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia as the Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building, honoring the legacy of the first female U.S. Secretary of State.

Who Benefits

  • USPS facility in Purcellville, VA (increased visibility/prestige)
  • Legacy of Madeleine Albright
  • Local community in Purcellville, Virginia

Who Bears Costs

  • No significant burden bearers - this is a symbolic commemorative act with minimal administrative cost

Key Policy Areas

Government Operations, Commemorative

Primary Purpose

To designate the United States Postal Service facility at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia as the Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building, honoring the legacy of the first female U.S. Secretary of State.

Policy Domains

Government Operations Commemorative

Legislative Strategy

"Commemorative naming of a federal facility to honor Madeleine Albright, who served as Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton (1997-2001)"

Identified Gains

  • USPS facility in Purcellville, VA (increased visibility/prestige)
  • Legacy of Madeleine Albright
  • Local community in Purcellville, Virginia

Identified Costs

  • No significant burden bearers - this is a symbolic commemorative act with minimal administrative cost

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Sep 25, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment

May 8, 2024

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland …

May 15, 2023

Ms. Wexton (for herself, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Connolly, Mrs. Kiggans …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Postal Service
1 mention across 1 clause
?1 uncertain

U.S. Postal Service (administrative)

1/1
sections analyzed
Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Government Operations Commemorative

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