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Congress moves to rename Waupaca post office for Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich

Original title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich 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 military veteran through the naming of a public building.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Waupaca residents

The local post office facility they utilize will receive a new official name.

United States Postal Service

The agency must recognize the new official name for the facility located at 306 South Main Street.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the 'Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building.' The measure has been favorably reported by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change how I use my local post office?

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

Who was Melvin O. Handrich?

The document identifies him as a Master Sergeant, but does not provide further biographical details.

Why It Matters

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

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Connected Entities

personMaster Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich“The individual for whom the post office is being named.”Map →

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

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

locationWaupaca“The city in Wisconsin where the facility is located.”Map →

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