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Congress moves to rename Amarillo post office for Mayor Jerry H. Hodge

Original title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".

August 6, 2026

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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 provides an official federal designation for a local community landmark, honoring a former Amarillo mayor.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Amarillo residents

The local post office facility they utilize will receive a new official name.

United States Postal Service

The agency must update the official designation of its facility at 505 East 9th Avenue.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the 'Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building.'

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This measure provides an official federal designation for a local community landmark, honoring a former Amarillo mayor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It officially renames the post office located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, to the 'Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building'.

Who is Jerry H. Hodge?

The document identifies him as a former Mayor of Amarillo.

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Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“The committee that ordered the bill to be reported favorably.”Map →

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

location505 East 9th Avenue“The physical address of the post office facility.”Map →

locationAmarillo“The city where the post office is located.”Map →

personJerry H. Hodge“Former Mayor of Amarillo, Texas, for whom the building is being named.”Map →

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