To designate 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".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 304
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2025-03-03T19:34:51Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to honor Trooper Zachary Fink, a fallen Florida state trooper, by naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in his memory. It is a ceremonial bill introduced by several Florida representatives to recognize his service and sacrifice.
Key Provisions
- Designation of Facility: The USPS building at 290 NW Peacock Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is officially named the "Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building."
- References in Official Documents: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records must now refer to it by the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This bill introduces no substantive changes to postal operations, funding, or regulations. It is purely a renaming provision, which updates official references without altering the facility's functions or legal status.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The USPS will need to update signage, stationery, and digital references to the new name, involving minor administrative costs but no operational disruptions.
- On Citizens: Local residents in Port St. Lucie may experience a sense of community pride and remembrance; it has no direct effect on postal services or daily life.
- On International Relations: None, as this is a domestic, ceremonial measure with no foreign policy implications.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- United States Postal Service (USPS): Responsible for implementing the name change on its property and materials.
- Family, Colleagues, and Community of Trooper Zachary Fink: Benefits from the posthumous recognition of his service as a Florida Highway Patrol trooper who died in the line of duty.
- Residents of Port St. Lucie, Florida: The local area gains a named landmark honoring a regional hero.
- Sponsors of the Bill: Florida congressional representatives (e.g., Mr. Mast, Ms. Salazar) who introduced it to commemorate a local law enforcement figure.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward and non-controversial; naming postal facilities is a common congressional practice under 39 U.S.C. § 301 (which allows such designations without affecting USPS operations). No challenges to authority or funding are anticipated.
- Constitutional: No implications, as it does not involve rights, powers, or federalism issues—purely symbolic.
- Political: Reinforces bipartisan support for honoring first responders (introduced by multiple Florida Republicans and Democrats); it may serve as a low-stakes gesture to build goodwill in the district but carries no broader policy weight.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (9)
Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Recent Actions
- 2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-01-09: Introduced in House
- 2025-01-09: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate 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". — issued 2025-01-09 — PDF (2 pages)