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HR8516FEDERALSession 118Federal Billin committee

Congress names Casselton post office after Commander Delbert Austin Olson

Original title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office".

Last action · September 18, 2024: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office.

Why it matters

Changes only the official building designation; no funding or service changes are stated.

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

Casselton community members

The local postal facility they use will receive a new commemorative name.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which post office is being renamed by this bill?

The United States Postal Service facility located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota.

Does this bill change postal services or funding for the facility?

No, it only changes the official designation of the building.

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Where This Stands

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

Last action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.Sep 18, 2024

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Connected Entities

Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 840 Front Street, Casselton, North Dakota, Casselton and 4 more

OrganizationCommittee on Oversight and Accountability“The House committee to which the bill was referred.”Map →

location840 Front Street, Casselton, North Dakota“The physical address of the post office facility being renamed.”Map →

locationCasselton“City where the postal facility is located.”Map →

PersonKelly Armstrong“The U.S. Representative who introduced the bill.”Map →

locationNorth Dakota“State where the postal facility is located.”Map →

PersonDelbert Austin Olson“The individual for whom the post office is being named.”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Postal Service“Operates the postal facility being designated.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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