To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1431
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-15: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T20:39:15Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation designates a specific United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office" to honor an individual by that name.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, Spring Lake, New Jersey, is officially named the "James J. Howard Post Office."
- References: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records is automatically considered a reference to the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No substantive changes; this is purely a renaming of an existing facility, a routine congressional practice with no alterations to postal operations or laws.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: USPS will update signage, stationery, and records at minimal cost; no operational changes.
- Citizens: Symbolic recognition for the local Spring Lake community, potentially boosting local pride with no direct effects on services.
- International Relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Local Community: Residents of Spring Lake, New Jersey, and associates of James J. Howard (likely a local notable figure).
- Congress: House passed on April 14, 2026; Senate received and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on April 15, 2026.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward naming authority under congressional precedent; enforceable via simple reference updates.
- Constitutional: None; naming public facilities is a standard non-controversial power of Congress.
- Political: Symbolic gesture with bipartisan appeal, common for honoring veterans or local heroes.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (11)
Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Conaway, Herbert [D-NJ-3], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8], Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-15: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2026-04-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-14: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
- 2026-04-14: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
- 2026-04-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1431.
- 2026-04-14: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2847-2848)
- 2026-04-14: Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2025-12-02: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 2.
- 2025-12-02: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-02-18: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-02-18: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-18: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office". — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (4 pages)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office". — issued 2025-02-18 — PDF (2 pages)
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office". — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (2 pages)