To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building".

House Bill

H.R. 2175

119th Congress

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building".

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 27, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Salud O. Carbajal

Representative

Democratic

CA-24

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This bill would limit funding for the federal agency that oversees coal mining regulations and technology. It would potentially reduce the government's ability to enforce environmental protections related to surface mining operations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

SponsorSalud O. Carbajal (D-CA)

Introduced6/27/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building".

This bill would limit funding for the federal agency that oversees coal mining regulations and technology. It would potentially reduce the government's ability to enforce environmental protections related to surface mining operations.

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This bill would limit funding for the federal agency that oversees coal mining regulations and technology. It would potentially reduce the government's ability to enforce environmental protections related to surface mining operations.

Bill Number: 2175
Sponsor: Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA)
Introduced: 6/27/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Energy

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Fact Sheet

Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building".
Bill Number: 2175
Sponsor: Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 6/27/2025
Summary: This bill would limit funding for the federal agency that oversees coal mining regulations and technology. It would potentially reduce the government's ability to enforce environmental protections related to surface mining operations.

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AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would limit funding for the federal agency that oversees coal mining regulations and technology. It would potentially reduce the government's ability to enforce environmental protections related to surface mining operations.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Agency for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement's Regulation and Technology account.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would limit FY2024 funding for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, the federal agency that regulates the environmental impact of coal mining.
This could make it more difficult for the agency to enforce regulations on things like land reclamation, water pollution, and mine safety.
The bill would likely have the biggest impact on communities near surface mining operations, as reduced enforcement could lead to increased environmental damage.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would primarily affect communities located near surface coal mining sites, as it could lead to reduced environmental protections and increased pollution. Mining companies and workers may benefit from less government oversight, but nearby residents could face greater health and safety risks due to lax regulation of mining activities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2175, 119th Congress (2025). "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2175