To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1830
- 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 Commander Delbert Austin Olson, a military veteran, by renaming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in his name. Such naming acts are common in Congress to recognize individuals' contributions, often veterans or public servants, through symbolic gestures.
Key Provisions
- Facility Designation: The USPS building at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, is officially designated as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office."
- Reference Updates: Any mentions 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, funding, or regulations. It is purely a renaming measure, which updates official nomenclature without altering the facility's functions or legal status under existing postal laws (e.g., the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970, which governs USPS facilities).
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Minimal operational impact on the USPS, which will need to update signage, stationery, and records at low cost; no broader policy shifts.
- On Citizens: Symbolic recognition that may foster local pride in Casselton, North Dakota, but no direct effects on services, taxes, or daily life.
- On International Relations: None; this is a domestic, local honor with no foreign policy implications.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- United States Postal Service (USPS): Responsible for implementing the name change on its property and materials.
- Local Community in Casselton, North Dakota: Residents and businesses who interact with the post office, benefiting from the tribute to a local figure.
- Family and Associates of Commander Delbert Austin Olson: Gains posthumous recognition for his service, potentially including military honors.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward and routine; complies with congressional authority under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution to establish post offices. No challenges anticipated, as naming bills are non-controversial and frequently passed.
- Constitutional: None significant; does not infringe on rights or federal powers.
- Political: Reflects bipartisan tradition of honoring veterans through infrastructure naming, with low partisan divide. The bill passed the House on December 9, 2025, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on December 10, 2025, indicating standard procedural progress.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large]
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 H5095-5096)
- 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 H5095-5096)
- 2025-12-09: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1830.
- 2025-12-09: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5095-5096)
- 2025-12-09: Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2025-04-30: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
- 2025-04-30: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-03-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-03-04: Introduced in House
- 2025-03-04: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office". — issued 2025-12-09 — PDF (4 pages)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office". — issued 2025-03-04 — PDF (2 pages)
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office". — issued 2025-12-10 — PDF (2 pages)