H.R. 9570 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
Executive Summary
This is a standard, non-controversial facility naming bill. It designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the 'Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building.' As is customary for post office naming bills, it has the backing of the entire state delegation, ensuring swift passage under suspension of the rules.
Arguments For
- Provides an easy, bipartisan messaging win for the sponsor and the Michigan delegation to honor a local figure.
- Requires zero federal appropriations and consumes minimal floor time, passing easily under suspension of the rules.
Likely Supporters
Arguments Against
- Critics occasionally argue that Congress spends too much time on facility naming bills rather than substantive policy.
- Creates a minor administrative burden on the USPS to update physical signage and internal records.
Likely Opponents
📋 Key Provisions
- Designates the USPS facility at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the 'Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building'.
- Mandates that any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to this facility be deemed a reference to the new name.
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Identifies the specific USPS facility in Charlotte, Michigan to be renamed.
"located at 117 West Lovett Street"
Establishes the new official name of the facility.
"Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building"
Ensures all official federal references and maps are updated to reflect the new designation.
"Any reference in a law, map"