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". | ChamberLight
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 58Government buildings, facilities, and propertyTexas
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".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters to the community of Fritch, Texas, as it represents a local act of remembrance and honor for Chief Zeb Smith. For voters outside of Fritch, it primarily highlights a common practice in Congress where public buildings are named after notable individuals, often local heroes, to commemorate their service or legacy. If this bill becomes law, the post office will officially bear Chief Zeb Smith's name, providing a permanent tribute. If it doesn't become law, the post office will retain its current, generic name.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office."
This officially renames the post office, creating a permanent public tribute to Chief Zeb Smith.
PROVISION 02
Ensures that all future references in official documents, laws, or maps to this facility will use the new name.
This provision clarifies that the name change is legally binding and will be consistently applied across all government records.
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
Senate BillS 58Government buildings, facilities, and propertyTexas
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".
This bill matters to the community of Fritch, Texas, as it represents a local act of remembrance and honor for Chief Zeb Smith. For voters outside of Fritch, it primarily highlights a common practice in Congress where public buildings are named after notable individuals, often local heroes, to commemorate their service or legacy. If this bill becomes law, the post office will officially bear Chief Zeb Smith's name, providing a permanent tribute. If it doesn't become law, the post office will retain its current, generic name.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office."
This officially renames the post office, creating a permanent public tribute to Chief Zeb Smith.
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Ensures that all future references in official documents, laws, or maps to this facility will use the new name.
This provision clarifies that the name change is legally binding and will be consistently applied across all government records.
GLOSSARY
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Designate
To formally name or select something for a specific purpose or identity.
United States Postal Service (USPS)
An independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service in the United States.
Facility
A building or place that serves a particular purpose.
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTS
AUG 6
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
COMMITTEE
JAN 9, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 9, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 9, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.