A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post Office Building". | ChamberLight
Bills · S 3373
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3373Government buildings, facilities, and propertyIllinois
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post Office Building".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it represents a way for the federal government to honor individuals, often local heroes, veterans, or community leaders, by dedicating public buildings in their names. If this bill passes, Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr.'s service and sacrifice would be permanently recognized in his community, providing a tangible memorial for future generations.
If the bill doesn't pass, the post office would retain its current generic designation, and this specific form of public recognition for Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. would not occur. While such bills do not change services or operations, they hold significant local importance as tributes.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, will be officially named the "Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post Office Building."
This is the central purpose of the bill, establishing a permanent public honor for Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr.
PROVISION 02
All official documents, maps, regulations, and records of the United States referring to this specific post office will automatically be updated to reflect the new designated name.
This ensures consistency and legal recognition of the new name across all federal records and communications.
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
Senate BillS 3373Government buildings, facilities, and propertyIllinois
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post Office Building".
This bill matters because it represents a way for the federal government to honor individuals, often local heroes, veterans, or community leaders, by dedicating public buildings in their names. If this bill passes, Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr.'s service and sacrifice would be permanently recognized in his community, providing a tangible memorial for future generations.
If the bill doesn't pass, the post office would retain its current generic designation, and this specific form of public recognition for Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. would not occur. While such bills do not change services or operations, they hold significant local importance as tributes.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, will be officially named the "Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post Office Building."
This is the central purpose of the bill, establishing a permanent public honor for Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr.
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All official documents, maps, regulations, and records of the United States referring to this specific post office will automatically be updated to reflect the new designated name.
This ensures consistency and legal recognition of the new name across all federal records and communications.
GLOSSARY
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Designate
To officially name or identify something for a specific purpose.
Facility
A building or place that serves a particular purpose.
United States Postal Service
An independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service in the U.S.
Be it enacted
A formal phrase that introduces the legal text of a bill, indicating that it is being passed into law by Congress.
Subsection
A specific part or division of a larger section within a law or document.
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTS
AUG 6
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
COMMITTEE
DEC 4, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
DEC 4, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.