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HR 6310

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building.

119th Congress Introduced by April McClain Delaney and 7 co-sponsors

Bill designates Olney, Maryland postal facility as "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building" to honor the individual through federal naming convention.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Bill Summary · HR 6310

Legislative bill overview

HR 6310 designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building." This is a naming bill that honors an individual through renaming a federal building.

Why is this important

Naming bills are largely symbolic acts that recognize individuals for public service or contributions. While the practical impact is minimal, such designations create permanent public acknowledgment and can honor service to a community or nation.

Potential points of contention

  • Partisan concern: Building naming bills occasionally become contentious if the honoree is politically controversial or if one party perceives the honor as partisan, though this bill passed committee with strong bipartisan support (38-2)
  • Precedent and workload: Some members view naming bills as low-priority relative to other legislative business, consuming floor time for largely ceremonial purposes
  • Limited public knowledge: Without documented context about Edward L. Ramsey's service or accomplishments, the public rationale for the honor may be unclear to constituents

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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