Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB1759

Introduced
5/30/23  

Caption

A bill 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".

Impact

The designation of the Caroline Chang Post Office does not create any new regulations or alter existing state laws. However, it symbolizes recognition and respect for Caroline Chang’s impact in the Boston area. The establishment of a named federal facility can foster a sense of pride in the community and serves as a reminder of the contributions individuals can make, impacting future initiatives that might seek to honor local figures.

Summary

SB1759 aims to officially designate the postal facility located at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts, as the 'Caroline Chang Post Office'. This bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Markey and Ms. Warren, acknowledging the contributions of Caroline Chang to the community and honoring her legacy through this recognition. The bill’s primary function is ceremonial, reflecting the value of naming public institutions after significant local figures.

Contention

Since the bill serves a ceremonial purpose, there are typically minimal points of contention that arise during discussions. However, community discussions might surface around the appropriateness of naming public institutions after individuals and how those individuals are selected. Nonetheless, the actual legislative process for SB1759 appears straightforward, given its nature of honoring a local hero without legal ramifications.

Companion Bills

US HB3728

Same As 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".

Previously Filed As

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 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 HB599

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3500 West 6th Street, Suite 103 in Los Angeles, California, as the "Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office".

US HB4292

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 774 Sea Island Pkwy, in Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, as the "Laura Matilda Towne Post Office Building".

US HB3469

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Mathe Avenue in Interlachen, Florida, as the "Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building".

US SB58

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the Chief Zeb Smith Post Office.

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 HB1823

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 207 East Fort Dade Avenue in Brooksville, Florida, as the "Specialist Justin Dean Coleman Memorial Post Office Building".

US SB5393

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 South 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon, as the "Elizabeth Furse Post Office Building".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.