Congress considers renaming Austin, Minnesota post office for John Madden
May 26, 2026
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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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This measure would officially designate a local federal building in honor of the late football coach and broadcaster John Madden, requiring all official references to the facility to use the new name.
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United States Postal Service
The agency would be required to update the official designation of the facility located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast.
Residents of Austin, Minnesota
The local community would have the name of their local post office facility changed.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
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Key Facts
- The bill proposes renaming the post office located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota.
- The facility would be officially designated as the 'John Madden Memorial Post Office'.
- The bill was introduced on May 26, 2026.
- The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration.
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This measure would officially designate a local federal building in honor of the late football coach and broadcaster John Madden, requiring all official references to the facility to use the new name.
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