Bill Summary
This legislation is a bill that aims to designate a specific facility of the United States Postal Service, located at 24930 Washington Avenue in Murrieta, California, as the "Riverside County Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office." This means that the facility will now be known and officially referred to by this name. Any previous references to the facility in laws, maps, regulations, documents, papers, or other records of the United States will be changed to reflect this new name. The purpose of this legislation is to honor and recognize the sacrifices and service of veterans from Riverside County who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Possible Impacts
1. The bill will have a direct impact on the residents of Murrieta, California as it designates their local post office as the "Riverside County Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office." This may bring a sense of pride and honor to the community, as well as recognition for the sacrifices and service of local veterans.
2. The bill may also affect veterans and their families, as it honors and recognizes their service by designating a post office in their name. This may bring a sense of validation and appreciation for their contributions to the country.
3. The legislation may also indirectly impact the entire country, as it sets a precedent for honoring and memorializing veterans in a tangible and lasting way. This may inspire other communities and government entities to follow suit, leading to a wider recognition and appreciation for the sacrifices of veterans.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 646 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 646
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located
at 24930 Washington Avenue in Murrieta, California, as the ``Riverside
County Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 17, 2019
Mr. Calvert (for himself, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Cook, Mr.
Aguilar, Mr. Hunter, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Ted Lieu of
California, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Cardenas, Mr. Costa,
Mr. LaMalfa, and Mr. Swalwell of California) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform
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A BILL
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located
at 24930 Washington Avenue in Murrieta, California, as the ``Riverside
County Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office''.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. RIVERSIDE COUNTY IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS MEMORIAL POST
OFFICE.
(a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service
located at 24930 Washington Avenue in Murrieta, California, shall be
known and designated as the ``Riverside County Iraq and Afghanistan
Veterans Memorial Post Office''.
(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 ``Riverside
County Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office''.
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