HR 3393: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, as the Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office.
HR 3393 in plain English: This bill is early in the legislative process and detailed text is not yet available. Sponsor: Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R) · Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Stated purpose
This bill officially names the United States Postal Service facility at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, after Officer Zane T. Coolidge.
Arguments supporters make
- Naming a public building after Officer Coolidge is a meaningful, lasting way to honor his service and sacrifice to the community.
- Post office namings are a well-established, low-cost tradition for communities to recognize local heroes without burdening taxpayers.
Arguments opponents make
- Congress spends limited floor time on symbolic naming bills when it could focus on more pressing legislation.
- Without broader public input, a federal designation may not reflect the full community's preference for how to honor local figures.
Tradeoffs
The bill offers a permanent public tribute to Officer Coolidge at minimal cost, but uses congressional time and process that some may feel is better directed toward substantive policy matters.
Current status in Congress: Passed House.
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