To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the Mary Elizabeth Bettie Cole Post Office Building.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1461
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-12-10: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T14:58:30Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to honor Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Cole by naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in her name, recognizing her contributions or significance, likely at a local level.
Key Provisions
- Designation of Facility: The USPS building at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, is officially named the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building."
- References in Official Documents: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records must now refer to it by the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This bill introduces no substantive changes to postal operations, laws, or regulations. It is purely ceremonial, updating only the official name and requiring corresponding references in government materials to reflect the designation.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The USPS may need to update signage, stationery, and internal records at minimal cost, with no broader operational changes.
- On Citizens: Local residents in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, may see increased community pride through the recognition of a notable figure, but there are no direct effects on postal services or daily life for the general public.
- On International Relations: None; this is a domestic, localized naming act with no foreign policy implications.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- United States Postal Service (USPS): Responsible for implementing the name change on the facility.
- Local Community in Sewickley, Pennsylvania: Residents and officials who may value the honor to Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Cole.
- Family or Associates of Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Cole: Potentially benefits from the posthumous recognition (assuming based on the naming convention).
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: This is a standard congressional naming resolution, which carries no enforceable obligations beyond symbolic updates; it does not alter any rights, duties, or budgets.
- Constitutional: No implications, as it falls under Congress's broad authority to name federal facilities without infringing on constitutional principles.
- Political: Reflects a common bipartisan practice of honoring local heroes through federal property designations, often passed with little controversy to build goodwill in specific districts.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
Cosponsors (16)
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11], Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Recent Actions
- 2025-12-10: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2025-12-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-12-09: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5097)
- 2025-12-09: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5097)
- 2025-12-09: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1461.
- 2025-12-09: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5097-5098)
- 2025-12-09: 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
- 2025-02-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-02-21: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-21: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Cole Post Office Building". — issued 2025-12-09 — PDF (4 pages)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Cole Post Office Building". — issued 2025-02-21 — PDF (2 pages)
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Cole Post Office Building". — issued 2025-12-10 — PDF (2 pages)