Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB4329

Introduced
5/14/24  

Caption

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building".

Impact

The designation of the post office building will have symbolic significance rather than major legal implications on existing state laws. It will commemorate the late Congressman and serve as a reminder of his service and the values he represented in his community. Such designations are common in legislation as a means to honor individuals and highlight their contributions, thereby aiming to foster a sense of pride in the local community.

Summary

Senate Bill 4329 aims to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building". This legislation seeks to honor the late Congressman Luke Letlow, who served Louisiana's 5th congressional district until his untimely death in January 2021. The bill is introduced to recognize Letlow’s contributions to the community he served and to provide a lasting tribute to his legacy.

Contention

While the bill appears straightforward with little room for contention, discussions surrounding such commemorative bills often touch on the appropriateness of the honor and the legacy being remembered. In this case, there may be differing opinions on whether commemorating public figures through ceremonial designations adequately reflects their impact or addresses broader community issues. However, the nature of this bill suggests it is unlikely to face significant opposition in the legislative process.

Companion Bills

US HB7423

Same As To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building".

Previously Filed As

US HB7423

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building".

US SB3839

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 East 6th Street in Lexington, Nebraska, as the "Bill Barrett Post Office Building".

US HB8717

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, as the "SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building".

US SB3357

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5120 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the "Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building".

US HB7893

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 Pickens Street in Marion, Alabama, as the "Albert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building".

US HB5712

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Fremont Street in Kiel, Wisconsin, as the "Trooper Trevor J. Casper 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 HB7385

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building".

US HB7417

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Spring Street in Titusville, Pennsylvania, as the "Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building".

US HB6651

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 603 West 3rd Street in Necedah, Wisconsin, as the "Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy Post Office Building".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.