Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 651 Business Interstate Highway 35 North Suite 420 in New Braunfels, Texas, as the "Bob Krueger Post Office".
Description: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 651 Business Interstate Highway 35 North Suite 420 in New Braunfels, Texas, as the Bob Krueger Post Office.
Sponsors: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
Target Audience
Population: People living in or near New Braunfels, Texas, or connected to Bob Krueger
Estimated Size: 500
- The bill designates a single USPS facility in New Braunfels, Texas, with a new name.
- Such a designation typically honors an individual, in this case, Bob Krueger, but does not directly impact postal operations or services.
- The change is administrative and symbolic, mainly affecting postal staff, nearby residents, and those with a connection to the honoree.
- The broader population using USPS services remains unaffected beyond the name change of one building.
Reasoning
- The policy involves renaming a single post office, which is primarily a symbolic gesture. Thus, it will have almost no practical effect on the wider population's wellbeing, specifically outside the New Braunfels area.
- The target population's size is further constrained by those who have a personal or professional connection to Bob Krueger or who live very close to the post office location.
- Cost implications are minimal as the policy budget is low and related mainly to the signage change and associated administrative tasks.
- Given the specific geographical and meaningful impact, most Americans will not report any change to their wellbeing scores due to this policy.
Simulated Interviews
Local business owner (New Braunfels, Texas)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think naming the post office after Bob Krueger is a nice touch.
- It's great to see local figures being honored, but it doesn't affect my business directly.
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 educator (Austin, Texas)
Age: 62 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's lovely to see Bob Krueger being honored this way, though it won't change my daily life.
- Recognizing his contributions is important, but this type of change doesn't impact my 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 |
Postal worker (San Antonio, Texas)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's nice to see Mr. Krueger being honored, but this will not affect my workday significantly.
- Naming does not alter the operations or employee benefits.
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 |
City council member (New Braunfels, Texas)
Age: 54 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm proud of this designation, and it serves as a reminder of our history.
- This naming doesn't affect daily operations but reflects our city's values.
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 (Houston, Texas)
Age: 39 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Honoring Bob Krueger is significant symbolically, but it doesn't impact my day-to-day life.
- I appreciate the recognition of historic figures.
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 |
School principal (New Braunfels, Texas)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Our students will learn more about Bob Krueger thanks to this initiative.
- It's a positive step, but the effect on our school or my work is indirect.
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 |
Retired politician (Dallas, Texas)
Age: 70 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a valid tribute to an influential colleague.
- This change does not impact my life directly due to distance.
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 |
Graduate student (Lubbock, Texas)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's interesting to read about, but such designations rarely affect my current situation or studies.
- The impact is purely informational.
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 |
Local artist (San Marcos, Texas)
Age: 46 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This naming could inspire some thematic art pieces about Bob Krueger.
- It's more of an artistic and cultural reference with no direct impact.
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 |
Post office manager (New Braunfels, Texas)
Age: 68 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change is important for community pride, though it doesn't change my operational duties.
- It's mostly a matter of community relations.
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 |
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
- The action is ceremonial with negligible economic consequence.
- Costs are primarily for updating signage and administrative records.