A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building". | ChamberLight
Bills · S 3294
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3294Government buildings, facilities, and propertyVirginia
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters primarily as a symbolic gesture to honor a public servant. While it doesn't change postal services, prices, or operations, it serves as a lasting tribute to Congressman Gerald E. Connolly in his home community. Such naming conventions are a common way for Congress to recognize individuals for their contributions to public service.
If this bill becomes law, a public building will carry a new, honorary name, permanently recognizing Congressman Connolly. If it doesn't pass, the post office will continue to be referred to by its generic address or local designation, without the specific dedication.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building."
This is the core action of the bill, officially changing the name of a public building.
PROVISION 02
Ensures that all official references in laws, maps, regulations, and other documents to this facility will automatically be considered references to the new name.
This provision provides legal clarity and consistency for the new name across all government records.
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 2, 2025
Senate BillS 3294Government buildings, facilities, and propertyVirginia
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building".
This bill matters primarily as a symbolic gesture to honor a public servant. While it doesn't change postal services, prices, or operations, it serves as a lasting tribute to Congressman Gerald E. Connolly in his home community. Such naming conventions are a common way for Congress to recognize individuals for their contributions to public service.
If this bill becomes law, a public building will carry a new, honorary name, permanently recognizing Congressman Connolly. If it doesn't pass, the post office will continue to be referred to by its generic address or local designation, without the specific dedication.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building."
This is the core action of the bill, officially changing the name of a public building.
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Ensures that all official references in laws, maps, regulations, and other documents to this facility will automatically be considered references to the new name.
This provision provides legal clarity and consistency for the new name across all government records.
GLOSSARY
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Designate
To officially name or identify something for a specific purpose.
Facility
A building or place that provides a particular service, like a post office.
Enacted
Refers to a bill that has been passed by both chambers of Congress and signed into law by the President.
Reference
Any mention or allusion to a specific item, in this case, the post office.
United States Postal Service
The independent government agency responsible for mail delivery in the U.S.
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTS
AUG 6
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
COMMITTEE
DEC 2, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
DEC 2, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
INTROREFERRAL
DEC 2, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.