To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office. | ChamberLight

PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 1431New JerseyGovernment buildings, facilities, and property

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office.

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This bill matters because renaming public buildings like post offices is a way to honor individuals who have made significant contributions, whether locally or nationally. For the community in Spring Lake, New Jersey, it signifies a lasting tribute to James J. Howard, ensuring his name is permanently associated with a public institution.

If this bill becomes law, the post office will serve as a permanent memorial, reflecting community values and history. If it doesn't pass, the building will simply keep its existing name, and the opportunity for this specific public recognition would be lost. These types of bills don't affect postal service quality or costs, but they carry symbolic weight for the people involved and the community.

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PROVISION 01

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office."

This provision is the central action of the bill, officially renaming a specific public building.

PROVISION 02

Requires all references to the aforementioned facility in laws, maps, regulations, and other official documents to be considered references to the "James J. Howard Post Office."

This ensures that the name change is consistently applied across all government records and official communications.

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AUG 6

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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APR 15

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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APR 15

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

APR 14

Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1431

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedFeb 18, 2025

Last actionAug 6, 2026

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025

House BillHR 1431New JerseyGovernment buildings, facilities, and property

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office.

INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 6, 2026

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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office."

This provision is the central action of the bill, officially renaming a specific public building.

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Requires all references to the aforementioned facility in laws, maps, regulations, and other official documents to be considered references to the "James J. Howard Post Office."

This ensures that the name change is consistently applied across all government records and official communications.

GLOSSARY

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Designate: To officially name or assign a specific purpose to something by an authoritative act.
Facility: A building, room, or area, and its equipment, provided for a particular purpose.
United States Postal Service (USPS): An independent agency of the federal government responsible for providing postal services throughout the United States.
References: Any mentions or citations of the facility found in official documents, laws, maps, or other records.

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20 EVENTS

AUG 6

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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APR 15

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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APR 15

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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APR 14

Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office.

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