HR 7365 Designates Virginia Beach Post Office for Colonel Edward Shames

Original title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".

Last action · September 17, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Sponsors: Jennifer Kiggans and 10 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Congress is advancing legislation to name the United States Postal Service facility at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".

Why it matters

Changes only the official building designation on maps, laws, and federal records; no postal service operations, funding, or local delivery changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

residents of Virginia Beach, Virginia

The local postal facility they use will have a new official honorary designation on all government documents and maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change postal services or delivery rates in Virginia Beach?

No, the legislation only renames the physical post office building and does not alter postal operations, funding, or services.

Where is the post office facility located?

The facility is located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Procedural history

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Sep 17, 2026SenateCommittee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 16, 2026House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026HouseFloor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16, 2026HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16, 2026House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7365.
Sep 16, 2026House
Considered under suspension of the rules.

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Sep 16, 2026House
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 22, 2026HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 22, 2026House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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