HR1706FEDERALin_committee

Congress proposes renaming Buffalo post office for William J. Donovan

Original title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the William J. Donovan Post Office Building.

August 6, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Aug 6, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This measure provides an official federal designation for a local postal facility, honoring a specific individual through the naming of public infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Postal Service

The agency must update the official designation of the facility located at 1200 William Street.

Residents of Buffalo, New York

The local community will have a federal facility renamed in their jurisdiction.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill s the United States Postal Service facility at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the 'William J. Donovan Post Office Building.'

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It officially renames a specific United States Postal Service facility in Buffalo, New York, to honor William J. Donovan.

Does this change postal services at this location?

No, the bill only changes the official name of the building; it does not alter postal operations or services.

Why It Matters

This measure provides an official federal designation for a local postal facility, honoring a specific individual through the naming of public infrastructure.

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Standardized Naming Procedure

The bill follows the standard legislative process for naming federal facilities after individuals, indicating no change in administrative naming policy.

United States Postal Service

Connected Entities

personWilliam J. Donovan“The individual for whom the post office is being named.”Map →

location1200 William Street, Room 200“The specific address of the postal facility.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“The committee that reviewed and reported the bill.”Map →

organizationUnited States Postal Service“The federal agency operating the facility being renamed.”Map →

locationBuffalo“The city where the facility is located.”Map →

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