Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6223 Maple Street, in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office".
Description: This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6223 Maple Street in Omaha, Nebraska, as the Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office.
Sponsors: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Target Audience
Population: People using or residing near the postal facility at 6223 Maple Street, Omaha, Nebraska
Estimated Size: 500000
- The bill affects the designation of a single postal facility.
- The primary impact is on residents of Omaha, Nebraska, who use this postal facility.
- US postal facilities are part of a nationwide network; however, the naming of this specific facility doesn't impact services.
- The change in name honors Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French, which might attract attention from those interested in military history or local heroes.
Reasoning
- The policy is limited to renaming a postal facility and has no functional impact on postal services or daily operations.
- Because the renaming honors a military figure, it might have symbolic importance to specific groups, such as veterans or community members with ties to the military.
- The budget is minimal, indicating that the goal is primarily commemorative rather than functional.
- Given that the impact is mostly symbolic, changes in self-reported wellbeing are expected to be minor and highly subjective.
- We expect a considerable portion of the population will not be aware of or affected by the change.
Simulated Interviews
Postal worker (Omaha, Nebraska)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's nice to honor a local hero, but it doesn't change my work or how we serve the community.
- Most customers probably won't notice the change unless they see the new sign.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Historian (Omaha, Nebraska)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Honoring Charles Jackson French is significant. It's good to see recognition for his contributions.
- However, I'm not directly affected by the name change.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Student (Omaha, Nebraska)
Age: 29 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's good that our city honors military heroes like Charles Jackson French.
- I don't think this will change my daily life.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Veteran (Omaha, Nebraska)
Age: 64 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate the recognition for a fellow service member.
- It's a point of pride, but it doesn't change my everyday wellbeing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Teacher (Omaha, Nebraska)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I can use this as a teaching moment in my class, which is great.
- Personally, it doesn't change much for me.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Postal service enthusiast (Atlanta, Georgia)
Age: 52 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Interesting to add to my knowledge of postal history, but not very impactful.
- I appreciate these kinds of dedications, but they don't affect my wellbeing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
College student (Omaha, Nebraska)
Age: 21 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name is nice, but I don't think it affects me much.
- I use the post office mostly for mailing packages.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Retired (Omaha, Nebraska)
Age: 75 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a nice gesture to rename the post office, and I like the idea.
- However, it doesn't change my experience there.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Logistics coordinator (Seattle, Washington)
Age: 33 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Such changes don't impact operations; more of a symbolic honor.
- Whether or not it's renamed, it doesn't change my role.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Local government employee (Omaha, Nebraska)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Supporting local heroes through such dedications is good.
- Personally, it doesn't affect my wellbeing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $3000, High: $10000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- Recognition of local and national heroic figures can have positive societal impacts but are not quantifiable in financial estimates.
- Community interest and pride might be enhanced, though this doesn't translate into direct economic benefits.
- Administrative changes of this nature are straightforward and incur minimal costs.