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Congress moves to rename McAllen post office for Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr.

Original title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office".

August 6, 2026

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Where This Stands

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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

Renaming a federal facility serves as a formal public recognition of a specific individual's service, requiring congressional approval to change the official designation of the building.

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 620 East Pecan Boulevard.

Residents of McAllen, Texas

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 designates the United States Postal Service facility at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the 'Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office.' 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 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, to honor Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr.

Does this change postal services at this location?

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

Why It Matters

Renaming a federal facility serves as a formal public recognition of a specific individual's service, requiring congressional approval to change the official designation of the building.

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Standardized Naming Procedure

The bill follows the standard federal legislative process for naming postal facilities, which requires specific congressional action for each site.

United States Postal Service

Connected Entities

personAgent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr.“The individual for whom the post office is being named.”Map →

location620 East Pecan Boulevard“The physical address 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 federal agency operating the facility being renamed.”Map →

locationMcAllen, Texas“The city where the facility is located.”Map →

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