A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office". | ChamberLight
Bills · S 829
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 829Government buildings, facilities, and propertyNorth Dakota
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters primarily for its symbolic value. Renaming a federal building, like a post office, is a way for Congress to honor individuals who have made significant contributions, often to their community or country. In this case, it serves as a lasting tribute to Commander Delbert Austin Olson.
For the local community in Casselton, North Dakota, it creates a connection between a public institution and a local figure, which can foster community pride and remembrance. If the bill passes, the only change is the name, providing recognition without altering postal services. If it does not pass, the post office would simply retain its current, generic designation.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office."
This provision establishes the new, official name for this specific federal building.
PROVISION 02
It specifies that any reference in laws, maps, regulations, or other official records to the post office will now be understood to mean the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office."
This ensures consistent and official usage of the new name across all federal documentation.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025
Senate BillS 829Government buildings, facilities, and propertyNorth Dakota
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office".
This bill matters primarily for its symbolic value. Renaming a federal building, like a post office, is a way for Congress to honor individuals who have made significant contributions, often to their community or country. In this case, it serves as a lasting tribute to Commander Delbert Austin Olson.
For the local community in Casselton, North Dakota, it creates a connection between a public institution and a local figure, which can foster community pride and remembrance. If the bill passes, the only change is the name, providing recognition without altering postal services. If it does not pass, the post office would simply retain its current, generic designation.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office."
This provision establishes the new, official name for this specific federal building.
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It specifies that any reference in laws, maps, regulations, or other official records to the post office will now be understood to mean the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office."
This ensures consistent and official usage of the new name across all federal documentation.
GLOSSARY
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Designate
To formally name or select something for a specific purpose.
United States Postal Service (USPS)
The independent agency of the federal government responsible for providing mail delivery and related services in the U.S.
Facility
A place, building, or establishment that serves a particular purpose.
Enacted
To make a proposed law into an actual law.
Reference
A mention or indication of something.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
MAR 4, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 4, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.