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Congress moves to rename Columbia, Tennessee post office for John Harlan Willis

Original title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building.

August 6, 2026

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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 legislation provides an official federal designation for a local community facility, honoring a specific individual through the naming process.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Postal Service

The agency must update the official name of the facility at 417 West 7th Street.

Residents of Columbia, Tennessee

The local community will have their post office facility renamed.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill s the United States Postal Service facility at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the 'Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building.'

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation provides an official federal designation for a local community facility, honoring a specific individual through the naming process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It officially renames the local post office at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, to honor John Harlan Willis.

Does this change postal services for residents?

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

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Standard Commemorative Practice

The bill follows the standard federal procedure for naming postal facilities after individuals.

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Connected Entities

locationColumbia, Tennessee“The city where the facility is located.”Map →

location417 West 7th Street“The physical address of the facility.”Map →

personJohn Harlan Willis“The individual for whom the post office is being named.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

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

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