To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 409 South Hicks Street in Lawrenceville, Virginia, as the "James Solomon Russell Post Office".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 2141
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-03-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-22T08:07:04Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill aims to honor James Solomon Russell by naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in his name, recognizing his contributions (though the bill does not specify details about him).
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 409 South Hicks Street in Lawrenceville, Virginia, is officially named the "James Solomon Russell Post Office."
- References: 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, funding, or regulations. It is purely symbolic, updating only the official name and requiring consistent references in government materials.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The USPS may need to update signage, stationery, and records at minimal cost, with no broader operational effects.
- On Citizens: Local residents in Lawrenceville, Virginia, benefit from a community landmark that honors a notable figure, potentially boosting local pride or historical awareness.
- On International Relations: None; this is a domestic, local naming action with no international scope.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- United States Postal Service (USPS): Responsible for implementing the name change on the facility.
- Residents and Community of Lawrenceville, Virginia: Directly impacted as users of the post office, with the naming serving as a local tribute.
- Family or Associates of James Solomon Russell: Indirectly honored through the recognition.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Routine and uncontroversial; naming bills like this are common in Congress and do not require new funding or authority. It aligns with existing laws allowing Congress to designate federal facilities (e.g., under 39 U.S.C. § 3001 for postal matters).
- Constitutional: No issues; it falls under Congress's power to manage federal properties and does not infringe on rights or separation of powers.
- Political: Symbolic gesture often used by lawmakers to commemorate local heroes, potentially aiding constituent relations without partisan controversy. The bill was introduced by Representative McClellan and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability (formerly Oversight and Government Reform).
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
Cosponsors (8)
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11], Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
Recent Actions
- 2025-03-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-03-14: Introduced in House
- 2025-03-14: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 409 South Hicks Street in Lawrenceville, Virginia, as the "James Solomon Russell Post Office". — issued 2025-03-14 — PDF (2 pages)