Bill · S. 814· Senate(119-S-814)
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- John Fetterman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to change the name of a specific United States Postal Service facility. The facility is located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania. If passed, it will be known as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building." The bill also ensures that any existing official records or documents referring to this facility will now use the new name.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+2
The naming of a federal building after a significant African American individual provides cultural recognition.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+2
The bill honors Charles L. Blockson, a prominent African American figure, through the naming of a federal facility.
Would white Americans be better off under this?+1
The bill provides clear identification of a public service facility.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Official Recognition: Section 1(a) designates the facility at 28 East Airy Street in Norities, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building," which provides a specific name for the location.
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Consistency in Records: Section 1(b) ensures that all legal references, maps, and documents are updated to reflect the new name, providing clarity in official government records.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+2Good For Urban Residents+1Good For White Americans+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 3/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
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