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Congress renames Fairfax, Virginia post office for Congressman Gerald E. Connolly

Original title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building".

August 6, 2026

postal service federal buildings naming rights Virginia

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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 formally renames a local federal facility to honor a specific public official, which will require updating signage and official postal records for that location.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Postal Service

The agency must update the official name and signage of the facility located at 10660 Page Avenue.

Fairfax residents

Residents who use the facility will see the building renamed in official records and signage.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill s the United States Postal Service facility located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the 'Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building.'

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change how I use the post office at 10660 Page Avenue?

No, the bill only changes the official name of the building; postal services and operations remain the same.

Who is the building being named after?

The building is being named in honor of Congressman Gerald E. Connolly.

Why It Matters

This measure formally renames a local federal facility to honor a specific public official, which will require updating signage and official postal records for that location.

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Standardized Naming Procedure

The bill follows the standard legislative process for naming federal facilities, moving through the relevant committee without amendment.

United States Postal Service Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Connected Entities

personGerald E. Connolly“The Congressman for whom the facility is being named.”Map →

organizationHomeland Security and Governmental Affairs“The committee that ordered the bill to be reported.”Map →

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

location10660 Page Avenue“The physical address of the post office facility.”Map →

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