Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB2283

Introduced
7/15/25  

Caption

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office".

Impact

The designation of a post office after an individual serves as a means of commemorating their legacy and is a common practice within legislation. This bill is set within a context that can enhance community pride and recognition of local historical figures. Furthermore, such designations can foster a sense of identity for residents and promote local tourism as people visit the named facility.

Summary

SB2283 proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the 'Oscar J. Upham Post Office'. The bill outlines specific references to the facility in laws, maps, regulations, and documents, ensuring that any official reference to the post office in question will recognize it by its designated name. This kind of bill typically aims to honor individuals who have made notable contributions to a community or the nation.

Contention

While bills of this nature are generally uncontroversial, there may be instances of debate regarding the appropriateness of honoring specific individuals, depending on their historical context or public persona. However, without significant contention noted in the discussions around SB2283, the focus appears more on the procedural aspects of the designation rather than significant opposition.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB4634

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office".

US HB10254

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the "Jay P. Larson Post Office Building".

US SB4354

A bill to designate 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 HB9923

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".

US SB3639

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2075 West Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as the "Robert Hayden Post Office".

US SB3267

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Dakota Avenue South in Huron, South Dakota, as the "First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building".

US HB8434

To designate 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 HB7192

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the "Dr. William I. 'Bill' Kott Post Office Building".

US HB9549

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".

US HB8057

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California, as the "Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.