To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1986
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-03-10: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-12T08:06:00Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to honor Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. by officially naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in McAllen, Texas, after him. It serves as a symbolic tribute, likely recognizing his service and sacrifice (though the bill does not detail his background).
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, is designated as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building."
- References: Any mentions of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records must now use the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This bill introduces no substantive changes to postal operations, laws, or regulations. It only updates the official name of the facility and requires corresponding adjustments in official references, which is a common practice for memorial naming bills.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The USPS will need to update signage, stationery, and records to reflect the new name, involving minor administrative costs but no operational disruptions.
- On Citizens: Local residents in McAllen, Texas, may experience a sense of community pride and remembrance, with no direct effects on postal services or daily life.
- On International Relations: None; this is a domestic, symbolic measure with no foreign policy implications.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Local Community in McAllen, Texas: Benefits from the honor to a local figure, potentially fostering civic pride.
- Family and Associates of Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr.: Receives formal recognition of his legacy.
- Bipartisan Congressional Sponsors: Includes representatives from both parties (e.g., Ms. De La Cruz, Mr. Babin, and others from Texas), indicating broad support in the region.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward and non-controversial; naming bills like this require no new funding or authority beyond congressional approval and do not alter postal laws (governed by the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970, which allows such designations).
- Constitutional: No issues; Congress has broad authority under Article I to name federal facilities as a form of commemoration.
- Political: Demonstrates rare bipartisanship in a divided Congress, with 20 co-sponsors from Texas highlighting regional unity. It has no broader policy implications but underscores the tradition of honoring public servants through memorials.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]
Cosponsors (27)
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24], Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19], Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22], Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26], Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8], Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8], Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12], Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]
Recent Actions
- 2025-03-10: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-03-10: Introduced in House
- 2025-03-10: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building". — issued 2025-03-10 — PDF (2 pages)