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BillHR 8193 · 119

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".

Introduced
Apr 2, 2026
Cosponsors
14
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Names the Xenia, Ohio post office at 189 East Main Street after Gilman 'Gil' Whitney. Requires the United States Postal Service to use this new name for the facility.

Sponsored By

Michael R. Turner
Republican · Ohio · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 2, 2026
  2. Apr 29, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This affects the United States Postal Service and the community of Xenia, Ohio, by officially changing the name of their local post office to honor Gilman 'Gil' Whitney.

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
15backers
  • Democratic5
  • Republican10
Cross-party cosponsors5 · 36%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (14)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedApr 2, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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.