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Congress renames Jerome, Idaho post office for Representative Maxine Bell

Original title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office".

August 6, 2026

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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 changes the official designation of a federal facility in Jerome, Idaho, ensuring all future government records and correspondence reflect the new name honoring Representative Maxine Bell.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Jerome, Idaho residents

Residents who use the post office at 154 First Avenue East will see the facility renamed in official records and signage.

United States Postal Service

The agency must recognize the new name in its official records and facility identification.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the 'Representative Maxine Bell Post Office.' Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility shall be deemed to be a reference to the Representative Maxine Bell Post Office.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change the services provided at the post office?

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

Who was Maxine Bell?

The document identifies her as a Representative, but does not provide further biographical details.

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Commemorative Naming

The bill follows the standard federal procedure for renaming local postal facilities to honor public figures.

United States Postal Service

Connected Entities

personMaxine Bell“The individual for whom the post office is being named.”Map →

location154 First Avenue East“The specific address of the facility.”Map →

locationJerome, Idaho“The city where the post office is located.”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 →

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