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Congress moves to rename Waianae, Hawaii post office for Colleen Hanabusa

Original title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Waianae, Hawaii, as the "United States Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building".

August 6, 2026

postal service naming legislation Hawaii federal buildings

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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 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 is mentioned in the record

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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.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It officially renames the post office located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Waianae, Hawaii, to honor former U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa.

Does this change postal services for residents?

No, the bill only changes the official name of the building; it does not alter postal operations or services.

Why It Matters

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.

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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.

United States Postal Service

Connected Entities

locationWaianae, Hawaii“The location of the post office facility.”Map →

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

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

personColleen Hanabusa“Former U.S. Representative for whom the building is being named.”Map →

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