To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, New York, as the "Jolly 51 Memorial Post Office Building". | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 5588
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5588Government Operations and Politics
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, New York, as the "Jolly 51 Memorial Post Office Building".
INTRO SEP 26· LAST ACTION SEP 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it represents a symbolic act of remembrance and honor, transforming a functional public building into a permanent memorial. If this bill becomes law, the post office will serve as a constant reminder of whatever "Jolly 51" signifies to the community, potentially commemorating a person, a group, or an event.
If the bill does not pass, the post office would retain its current, non-commemorative name. The significance for voters lies in whether they believe public facilities should be used to honor specific individuals or groups, and the importance of such symbolic gestures to a community.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility at 170 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, New York.
This action creates a permanent public memorial for "Jolly 51."
PROVISION 02
It requires that all official government records, documents, and references to this specific post office be updated to reflect the new name.
This ensures the name change is legally recognized and consistently applied across all official channels.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 26, 2025
House BillHR 5588Government Operations and Politics
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, New York, as the "Jolly 51 Memorial Post Office Building".
This bill matters because it represents a symbolic act of remembrance and honor, transforming a functional public building into a permanent memorial. If this bill becomes law, the post office will serve as a constant reminder of whatever "Jolly 51" signifies to the community, potentially commemorating a person, a group, or an event.
If the bill does not pass, the post office would retain its current, non-commemorative name. The significance for voters lies in whether they believe public facilities should be used to honor specific individuals or groups, and the importance of such symbolic gestures to a community.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility at 170 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, New York.
This action creates a permanent public memorial for "Jolly 51."
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It requires that all official government records, documents, and references to this specific post office be updated to reflect the new name.
This ensures the name change is legally recognized and consistently applied across all official channels.
GLOSSARY
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Designate
To officially name or identify something for a particular purpose.
Facility
A building or place that serves a particular purpose.
References
Mentions or acknowledgements in documents, laws, or other official records.
Enacted
When a bill becomes law after being approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the President (or if Congress overrides a veto).
United States Postal Service
An independent agency of the executive branch of the U.S. federal government responsible for providing postal service in the United States.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
SEP 26, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
SEP 26, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.