HR1431FEDERALin_committee

Congress moves to rename Spring Lake post office for James J. Howard

Original title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office.

August 6, 2026

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Where This Stands

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

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 serves as an official federal recognition of James J. Howard, requiring all official references to this specific postal facility to use the new name upon enactment.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Postal Service

The agency must update the official designation of the facility at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1.

Residents of Spring Lake, New Jersey

The local post office serving the community will receive a new official name.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill s the United States Postal Service facility located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the 'James J. Howard Post Office.'

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change how I use the post office?

No, this is a ceremonial naming designation and does not change the services, hours, or operations of the facility.

Who was James J. Howard?

The document does not provide biographical information about James J. Howard.

Why It Matters

This measure serves as an official federal recognition of James J. Howard, requiring all official references to this specific postal facility to use the new name upon enactment.

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Connected Entities

locationSpring Lake“The municipality where the post office is located.”Map →

personJames J. Howard“The individual for whom the post office is being named.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“The committee that reviewed and reported the bill.”Map →

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

location2407 State Route 71, Suite 1“The specific address of the facility.”Map →

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