Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB996

Introduced
2/14/23  
Refer
2/14/23  
Report Pass
7/12/23  
Engrossed
10/3/23  
Enrolled
5/1/24  
Passed
5/7/24  
Chaptered
5/7/24  

Caption

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd., in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office".

Impact

The bill's enactment would lead to an official change in the designation of the postal facility, which would from that point onward be referred to as the 'Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office'. This change in designation, while primarily symbolic, reinforces the practice of honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities through federal recognition. Such designations help preserve the memory and impact of individuals in a concrete way in the public domain.

Summary

House Bill 996 aims to designate the United States Postal Service facility at 3901 MacArthur Blvd. in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the 'Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office'. This bill serves to acknowledge and honor Dr. Rudy Lombard's contributions to the community and the nation by naming a federal facility after him. The legislation is a formal recognition that contributes to the legacy of an individual and reflects the values of the community he served.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB996 is predominantly positive, as the designation is viewed as a respectful acknowledgment of Dr. Rudy Lombard’s legacy. Supporters of the bill likely see it as an important milestone celebrating community figures and their contributions. Since honoring an individual in this manner tends to cultivate pride among constituents, the local community and legislators advocating for the bill express a strong sense of support for the initiative.

Contention

There appear to be minimal contentions surrounding HB996 given its nature as a commemorative measure. Generally, bills that feature the naming of public facilities do not elicit significant opposition unless there are contested views regarding the individual being honored or differing community sentiments. Nonetheless, the presence of divergent opinions regarding the naming and the implications of such commemorations could still arise, particularly around historical assessments of the honored figure.

Companion Bills

US HB996

Same As To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd., in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office".

US SB3634

Same As A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office Building".

Previously Filed As

US SB3634

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office Building".

US HB1272

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4400 East Paisano Drive in El Paso, Texas, as the "Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building".

US HB3728

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts, as the "Caroline Chang Post Office".

US HB292

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, as the "William L. Reynolds Post Office Building."

US HB2908

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee, Florida, as the "Robert Guevara Post Office Building".

US HB3574

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach, California, as the "Alan S. Lowenthal Post Office Building".

US HB3575

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7911 Imperial Highway in Downey, California, as the "Lucille Roybal-Allard Post Office Building".

US HB3608

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the "Major Megan McClung Post Office Building".

US HB3865

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the "Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building".

US HB4253

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 307 N Goose Creek Blvd in Goose Creek, South Carolina, as the "Lucille Simmons Whipper Post Office Building".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.