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Read. Follow. Verify.Congress moves to rename Waianae, Hawaii post office for Colleen Hanabusa
Last action · August 6, 2026: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Sponsors: Brian Schatz and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Waianae, Hawaii, as the 'United States Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building.' The measure has been by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
This legislation provides an official federal designation for a local community facility, honoring a former member of Congress through the renaming of a public building.
Who It Would Affect
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United States Postal Service
The agency must update the official name and signage of the facility located at 86-014 Farrington Highway.
Residents of Waianae, Hawaii
The local community will have a federal facility in their area renamed to honor a former representative.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently on floor. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Passed.
Procedural history
5 actions- Sep 14, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 590.
- Sep 14, 2026SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
- Aug 6, 2026SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Jun 18, 2026SenateCommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Jun 18, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced in Senate
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Commemorative Naming Practice
The bill follows the standard federal practice of using legislation to rename specific postal facilities after former members of Congress.
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