Congress considers renaming Austin, Minnesota post office for John Madden

Original title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office".

Last action · May 26, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Sponsors: Brad Finstad and 9 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes renaming the United States Postal Service facility at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office."

Why it matters

This measure would officially designate a local federal building in honor of the late football coach and broadcaster John Madden, requiring all official references to the facility to use the new name.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

United States Postal Service

The agency would be required to update the official designation of the facility located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast.

Directly affected

Residents of Austin, Minnesota

The local community would have the name of their local post office facility changed.

Key Facts

The bill proposes renaming the post office located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota.
The facility would be officially designated as the 'John Madden Memorial Post Office'.
The bill was introduced on May 26, 2026.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It seeks to rename a specific United States Postal Service building in Austin, Minnesota, to honor John Madden.

Has the name change already happened?

No, the bill is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process and has been referred to a committee.

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Where This Stands

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

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May 26, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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