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Congress proposes renaming Fort Worth post office for Representative Kay Granger

Original title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4450 Oak Park Lane in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "United States Representative Kay Granger Post Office Building".

Last action · August 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Sponsors: Craig Goldman and 11 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill s the United States Postal Service facility at 4450 Oak Park Lane in Fort Worth, Texas, as the 'United States Representative Kay Granger Post Office Building.'

Why it matters

This measure initiates the formal federal process to rename a local public facility, which requires congressional approval to change official signage and address designations.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

United States Postal Service

The agency is required to update the official designation of the facility if the bill is enacted.

Directly affected

Fort Worth residents

The local community will see the official name of the public facility changed to honor the former representative.

Key Facts

  • The bill proposes renaming the post office located at 4450 Oak Park Lane in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • The new official name would be the 'United States Representative Kay Granger Post Office Building'.
  • The bill was introduced on August 24, 2026.
  • The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration.

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, hours, or operations.
What is the current status of this proposal?
The bill was introduced on August 24, 2026, and is currently under review by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Aug 24, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  2. Aug 24, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Kay Granger, 4450 Oak Park Lane and 1 more
OrganizationHouse Committee on Oversight and Government Reform“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →
PersonKay Granger“The United States Representative for whom the facility is proposed to be named.”Map →
location4450 Oak Park Lane“The physical address of the post office facility in Fort Worth, Texas.”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Postal Service“The federal agency operating the facility to be renamed.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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