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BillHR 1431 · 119

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".

Introduced
Feb 18, 2025
Cosponsors
11
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Renames a United States Postal Service facility in Spring Lake, New Jersey, to the 'James J. Howard Post Office'.

Sponsored By

Frank Pallone, Jr.
Democrat · New Jersey · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 18, 2025
  5. Apr 15, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the local community in Spring Lake, New Jersey, by changing the name of their post office to honor James J. Howard, and it also impacts the United States Postal Service by updating their facility's name.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
11backers
  • Democratic8
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 30%

Documents

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Cosponsors (11)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.