Search Results: keywords:"cultural implications"

  • H. R. 1371 — To redesignate the third Monday in February as Presidents’ Day, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:330

    H. R. 1371 proposes to officially change the name of the federal holiday on the third Monday in February from "Washington's Birthday" to "Presidents’ Day." This bill, named the “Presidential Legacy Act,” would update references in existing laws and official documents to...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 1371 wants to change the name of the holiday we know as "Washington's Birthday" in February to "Presidents' Day" so it matches how many people already think about it. It's like officially calling something by the name everyone already uses.

  • H. R. 7469 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:258

    H.R. 7469 aims to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building." The bill mandates that any mention in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, or other records should refer...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a building where mail gets sorted and sent. This special rule wants to give the post office on East Airy Street in a town called Norristown a new name: the Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building. It's like giving the building a nickname to remember and honor someone named Charles L. Blockson.