Bill Summary
This legislation designates a specific United States Postal Service facility in Detroit, Michigan as the "Aretha Franklin Post Office Building". Any references to this facility in official documents or records will now be changed to reflect the new name. This act was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives and signed by the Speaker of the House and Vice President/President of the Senate.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could honor the legacy of Aretha Franklin and bring awareness to her impact and contributions in the community. It could also provide a sense of pride and recognition for the people of Detroit, Michigan.
2. The designation of the post office building could potentially increase tourism and business in the area as fans and visitors may want to visit the building and take photos.
3. This legislation could also serve as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and honoring influential individuals, particularly in historically underrepresented communities. It could inspire future generations to aim for similar accomplishments and make positive contributions to society.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3976 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]
H.R.3976
One Hundred Sixteenth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday,
the third day of January, two thousand and twenty
An Act
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at
12711 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the ``Aretha
Franklin Post Office Building''.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ARETHA FRANKLIN POST OFFICE BUILDING.
(a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service
located at 12711 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, shall be
known and designated as the ``Aretha Franklin Post Office Building''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Aretha
Franklin Post Office Building''.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.