HR2466FEDERALin_committee

Congress moves to rename Rockford post office for Jay P. Larson

Original title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the Jay P. Larson Post Office Building.

August 6, 2026

postal service naming rights rockford illinois

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Where This Stands

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

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 5225 Harrison Avenue.

Residents of Rockford, Illinois

The local community will have a federal facility renamed in honor of Jay P. Larson.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the 'Jay P. Larson Post Office Building.'

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this change how I use the post office at 5225 Harrison Avenue?

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

What is the current status of this bill?

As of March 27, 2025, the bill has been by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Why It Matters

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

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Standardized Naming Procedure

The bill follows the standard federal legislative process for commemorative naming of postal facilities.

United States Postal Service

Connected Entities

personJay P. Larson“The individual for whom the post office is being named.”Map →

locationRockford, Illinois“The city where the facility is located.”Map →

location5225 Harrison Avenue“The physical address of the post office facility.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“The committee that ordered the bill to be reported favorably.”Map →

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

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