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".
Summary
HB282 is a commemorative naming bill that designates the United States Postal Service facility at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the “Chief Zeb Smith Post Office.” The bill also provides that any future reference in law, maps, regulations, documents, papers, or other records to that facility should be understood to mean the newly named post office.
The measure does not create a new program, alter postal operations, or change eligibility for any public benefit. Its sole legal effect is to rename a federal postal facility and ensure that official references are updated accordingly. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on January 9, 2025.
Impact
The bill would amend the designation of one USPS facility in Fritch, Texas, by giving it an honorary name, the Chief Zeb Smith Post Office. It would affect federal records and references tied to that specific building, but it would not otherwise modify postal law, federal spending, or the duties of the Postal Service. The practical impact is limited to signage, official naming, and administrative references.
Sentiment
The available context suggests broad, noncontroversial support. The bill was introduced with a large bipartisan and Texas delegation coalition of cosponsors, including members from both parties, which is typical of local post office naming measures. There are no recorded committee transcripts or votes indicating opposition, debate, or division.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the available record because the bill is a ceremonial naming measure rather than substantive legislation. Any discussion would likely be limited to whether Chief Zeb Smith is an appropriate honoree and whether the federal facility should bear his name, but no such objections or competing views appear in the provided materials.
Same As
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 designates 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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