To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the William J. Donovan Post Office Building.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1706
- 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
- 2026-07-10T19:58:59Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation designates a specific United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building" to honor William J. Donovan.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 1200 William Street, Room 200, Buffalo, New York, is officially named the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building."
- References: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records is automatically updated to use the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No substantive changes to laws or operations; it only renames the facility and standardizes future references, a common practice for honorary designations by Congress.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: USPS may need to update signage, stationery, and records, but with minimal cost or disruption.
- Citizens: Local residents in Buffalo gain a symbolic tribute; no direct effects on services or taxes.
- International Relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Buffalo Community: Benefits from the local honor.
- Donovan's Family/Legacy: Recognized through the naming (Donovan was a notable figure from Buffalo, known for military and intelligence service).
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward and routine; Congress frequently passes similar post office naming bills without controversy.
- Constitutional: No issues, as it falls under Congress's authority to name federal facilities.
- Political: Symbolic gesture, passed by the House on April 14, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]
Cosponsors (26)
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10], Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Mannion, John [D-NY-22], Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
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 H2848)
- 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 H2848)
- 2026-04-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1706.
- 2026-04-14: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2848-2849)
- 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
- 2025-02-27: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-02-27: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-27: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building". — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (4 pages)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building". — issued 2025-02-27 — PDF (2 pages)
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building". — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (2 pages)