To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office". | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 397
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 397Government buildings, facilities, and propertyNew York State
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".
INTRO JAN 14· LAST ACTION APR 30
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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Introduced
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Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it represents a symbolic act of recognition for an individual's contributions to their community. Naming a public building after someone is a way to honor their life, work, and impact, ensuring their legacy is remembered by future generations.
If this bill becomes law, Minister Franklin Florence will be permanently commemorated in a tangible way within his community. If it doesn't pass, the post office would retain its current, generic name, and this specific public honor would not be bestowed.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Officially renames the U.S. Postal Service facility at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, NY, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office."
This formally honors Minister Franklin Florence by dedicating a public building in his name.
PROVISION 02
Ensures that all official references, such as in laws, maps, and documents, to the facility will use its new designated name.
This ensures the new name is officially recognized across all government records.
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2025
House BillHR 397Government buildings, facilities, and propertyNew York State
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".
This bill matters because it represents a symbolic act of recognition for an individual's contributions to their community. Naming a public building after someone is a way to honor their life, work, and impact, ensuring their legacy is remembered by future generations.
If this bill becomes law, Minister Franklin Florence will be permanently commemorated in a tangible way within his community. If it doesn't pass, the post office would retain its current, generic name, and this specific public honor would not be bestowed.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Officially renames the U.S. Postal Service facility at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, NY, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office."
This formally honors Minister Franklin Florence by dedicating a public building in his name.
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Ensures that all official references, such as in laws, maps, and documents, to the facility will use its new designated name.
This ensures the new name is officially recognized across all government records.
GLOSSARY
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Designate
To officially name or set aside something for a specific purpose.
Facility
A building or place used for a particular activity or service, such as a post office.
Bill
A proposed law presented to Congress for consideration and approval.
Enacted
To make a proposed bill into a law after it has passed both houses of Congress and been signed by the President.
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTS
APR 30, 25
Committee Hearings Held
COMMITTEE
APR 30, 25
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
COMMITTEE
JAN 14, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 14, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.