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Senate bill proposes renaming Austin, Minnesota post office for John Madden

Original title: A bill 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".

August 4, 2026

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Where This Stands

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

Last action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Aug 4, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This bill initiates the formal federal process to rename a specific local government facility in honor of the late football coach and broadcaster John Madden.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

residents of Austin, Minnesota

The local post office facility used by these residents would be officially renamed.

United States Postal Service

The agency is required to update the official designation of the facility if the bill is enacted.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

S 5241 designates the United States Postal Service facility at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the 'John Madden Memorial Post Office.'

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change postal services in Austin, Minnesota?

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

What is the current status of this bill?

The bill has been and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Why It Matters

This bill initiates the formal federal process to rename a specific local government facility in honor of the late football coach and broadcaster John Madden.

News Coverage

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Connected Entities

locationAustin, Minnesota“The city where the post office facility is located.”Map →

organizationOffice of Management and Budget“metropolitan statistical area designation”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

organizationEconomic Development Administration“EDA”Map →

personJohn Madden“The individual for whom the facility is proposed to be named.”Map →

organizationBureau of the Census“population determination”Map →

organizationUnited States Postal Service“The federal agency operating the facility to be renamed.”Map →

personAssistant Secretary“responsible for establishing short form applications”Map →

personAssistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development“title of official”Map →

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