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      "summary": "Legislation naming post offices for persons has become a very common practice. During the 108th through 112th Congresses, almost  20% of all statutes enacted were post office naming acts. \nThis report describes how the practice of naming post offices through public law originated and how it is commonly done today. It also details the House and Senate committee policies for considering such legislation and the U.S. Postal Service\u2019s procedures for implementing post office naming acts.\nUnanimity of a state\u2019s congressional delegation is required for the movement of naming bills to the floor of the House or Senate. Additionally, the Senate committee of jurisdiction has adopted the rule that it \u201cwill not consider any legislation that would name a postal facility for a living person with the exception of bills naming facilities after former Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States, former Members of Congress over 70 years of age, former state or local elected officials over 70 years of age, former judges over 70 years of age, or wounded veterans.\u201d\nThe cost of dedicating a post office in the name of an individual is modest. Renaming a post office through legislation does not change either the U.S. Postal Service\u2019s or the public\u2019s identification of the facility by its geographic location. Rather, a small plaque is installed within the post office. \nIn the 111th Congress, H.R. 3137 was introduced to amend current postal law to clarify that the U.S. Postal Service may accept financial donations toward the cost of providing a commemorative plaque. This bill did not become law.\nThis report will be updated early in the 114th Congress or in the event of significant legislative action in the 113th Congress.",
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      "summary": "This report describes how the practice of naming post offices through public law originated and how it is commonly done today. House and Senate practices for approving  legislation and procedures followed by the U.S. Postal Service in organizing a dedication ceremony, are also described. An increasingly common form of legislation is the naming of post offices for former Members of Congress or other figures of local or national renown. About one in six public laws passed by the 108th Congress was a post office naming bill approved under suspension of the rules. Unanimity of a state's congressional delegation is required for the movement of naming bills to the floor of the House or Senate. The costs of dedicating a post office in the name of an individual are modest, and this action results in no change in public identification of the facility by its geographic location.",
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