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Congress moves to rename Olney, Maryland post office for Edward L. Ramsey

Original title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building.

August 6, 2026

postal servicefederal buildingsnaming rightsOlney Maryland

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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 community facility, honoring a specific individual through the naming of a public building.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Residents of Olney, Maryland

The local community will have their local post office facility officially renamed.

United States Postal Service

The agency must recognize the new official name for the facility at the specified address.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the 'Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building.'

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?
It officially renames the post office located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, to the 'Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building'.
Does this change postal services for residents?
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 community facility, honoring a specific individual through the naming of a public building.

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Commemorative Naming Pattern

This bill follows a standard federal practice of using legislation to rename local post offices after specific individuals.

United States Postal Service

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“Committee responsible for consideration”Map →
personEdward L. Ramsey“The individual for whom the post office is being named.”Map →
personMr. Ruiz“Introduced the bill”Map →
locationOlney, Maryland“The community where the facility is located.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Ways and Means“Committee responsible for consideration”Map →
location3570 Olney Laytonsville Road“The physical address of the facility.”Map →
bill_numberH.R. 6310“Bill number”Map →
organizationUnited States Postal Service“The federal agency operating the facility being renamed.”Map →
bill_number42 U.S.C. 1395l(z)“Section of the Social Security Act”Map →

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