US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB1008

Introduced
2/5/25  
Refer
2/5/25  
Report Pass
5/21/25  

Caption

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building".

Impact

The impact of HB 1008 on state laws is primarily symbolic, as it primarily serves to honor an individual rather than effecting substantive changes to existing regulations or statutes. Designating a post office facility is a part of local recognition efforts that seek to instill pride within communities. Naming the post office after Sheriff Anderson may foster a sense of connection among residents and honor the values he represented during his service.

Summary

House Bill 1008 is a legislative proposal aimed at honoring Sheriff Adrian ‘Butch’ Anderson by designating the United States Postal Service facility at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the 'Sheriff Adrian ‘Butch’ Anderson Post Office Building'. This designation reflects the community's recognition of Sheriff Anderson's contributions to law enforcement and public service. The bill serves to commemorate his legacy within the context of a structure that has significant local importance.

Contention

While no significant points of contention have been noted in the discussions surrounding HB 1008, similar bills have occasionally sparked debate when individuals or groups feel that such honorific designations may not reflect broader community values or when the namesakes have not been universally viewed as positive figures. However, the lack of referenced controversy in this instance suggests a consensus in support of the memorialization of Sheriff Anderson within his community.

Congress_id

119-HR-1008

Policy_area

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced_date

2025-02-05

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB1009

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building".

US HB323

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Prospect Street in Avon, New York, as the "Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Memorial Post Office Building".

US HB6099

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2200 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York, as the "Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building".

US HB1706

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building".

US HB5588

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, New York, as the "Jolly 51 Memorial Post Office Building".

US HB5642

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 Echo Avenue in Miller Place, New York, as the "Christopher Pendergast Post Office Building".

US HB5641

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 240 Main Street in Northport, New York, as the "Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Bruckenthal Post Office Building".

US HB304

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 290 NW Peacock Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as the "Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building".

US HB4919

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 765 West Old Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona, as the "Fayrene Hume Post Office".

US HB7410

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15422 NY 104 in Martville, New York, as the "Sergeant Staret J. Engleston Memorial Post Office Building".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.