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Congress renames Georgetown, Ohio post office for Ulysses S. Grant

Original title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the "Ulysses S. Grant 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 legislation officially changes the name of a local federal facility, which requires all official signage and postal records for that location to be updated to reflect the new designation.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Postal Service

The agency must update the name of the facility on signage and official records.

Residents of Georgetown, Ohio

The local community will have a federal facility renamed in their jurisdiction.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill renames the United States Postal Service facility at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the "Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building."

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this change my mailing address?

No, renaming a post office building does not change the mailing address or zip code for residents.

What is the status of this bill?

As of the latest action, the bill has been favorably by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Why It Matters

This legislation officially changes the name of a local federal facility, which requires all official signage and postal records for that location to be updated to reflect the new designation.

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Commemorative Naming Trend

This bill follows a pattern of federal legislation focused on renaming local postal facilities to honor historical figures.

United States Postal Service

Connected Entities

personUlysses S. Grant“The historical figure for whom the building is being named.”Map →

otherFederal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act“The Administration will administer and enforce authorities under this act.”Map →

locationGeorgetown, Ohio“The city where the post office is located.”Map →

organizationFood and Drug Administration“Renamed to Federal Drug Administration”Map →

personCommissioner of Foods“The head of the Federal Food Administration, appointed by the President.”Map →

organizationUnited States Government Publishing Office“Source of the Congressional Bill”Map →

organizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“The Federal Food Administration will be established within this department.”Map →

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

location201 East Grant Avenue“The specific address of the facility.”Map →

organizationSenate“Introduced by Senator Durbin and Senator Blumenthal”Map →

personCommissioner of Drugs“Renamed from Commissioner of Food and Drugs”Map →

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