A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building". | ChamberLight
Bills · S 814
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 814Government buildings, facilities, and propertyCongressional tributes
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This type of bill matters because it represents a way for communities and the nation to honor individuals who have made significant contributions. Renaming a public building like a post office can serve as a lasting tribute, commemorating a person's life, work, or service. It provides a local landmark that reflects community values and can educate future generations about historical figures. If this bill doesn't become law, the post office will simply retain its current, generic name, and Charles L. Blockson's connection to that specific location won't be officially recognized in this manner.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Officially renames the post office at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, to the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building."
This establishes the new official name for the facility in perpetuity.
PROVISION 02
Ensures all existing official references to the post office will automatically refer to its new name.
This avoids confusion and legal discrepancies regarding the building's identity in government records.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025
Senate BillS 814Government buildings, facilities, and propertyCongressional tributes
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".
This type of bill matters because it represents a way for communities and the nation to honor individuals who have made significant contributions. Renaming a public building like a post office can serve as a lasting tribute, commemorating a person's life, work, or service. It provides a local landmark that reflects community values and can educate future generations about historical figures. If this bill doesn't become law, the post office will simply retain its current, generic name, and Charles L. Blockson's connection to that specific location won't be officially recognized in this manner.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Officially renames the post office at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, to the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building."
This establishes the new official name for the facility in perpetuity.
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Ensures all existing official references to the post office will automatically refer to its new name.
This avoids confusion and legal discrepancies regarding the building's identity in government records.
GLOSSARY
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Designate
To formally name or select something for a specific purpose.
Facility
A building, place, or area that serves a particular purpose.
Be it enacted
A formal phrase used in legislative bills to indicate that the following text has the force of law.
Referred to the Committee
The legislative process step where a bill is assigned to a specific group of lawmakers for review, discussion, and potential amendment before it can be voted on by the full chamber.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
MAR 3, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 3, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.