To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the Martin L. Graber Post Office.

Bill Number: H.R. 4707
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: 2026-07-11T16:24:57Z

AI-Generated Summary

This bill aims to honor Martin L. Graber by naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Fort Madison, Iowa, after him.

Designation: The USPS facility at 1019 Avenue H, Fort Madison, Iowa, is officially named the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".
References: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records is automatically considered a reference to the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".

No substantive changes; this is purely a renaming that updates official references without altering operations, funding, or authority.

Government Agencies: USPS will update signage, stationery, and records with minimal cost (routine for such designations).
Citizens: Symbolic recognition for residents of Fort Madison, Iowa, fostering local pride; no direct effects on services or taxes.
International Relations: None.

USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
Residents of Fort Madison, Iowa: Benefit from the local honor.
Family and associates of Martin L. Graber: Recognized through the naming (Graber appears to be a notable local figure, though specifics are not provided).

Legal: Standard congressional practice for facility namings; requires no new funding or authority.
Constitutional: None; falls under Congress's power to name federal properties.
Political: Passed by the House on April 14, 2026; referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on April 15, 2026—typical for non-controversial bills.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

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 H2850)
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 H2850)
2026-04-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4707.
2026-04-14: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2850-2851)
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
2025-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-07-22: Introduced in House
2025-07-22: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3532)
2025-07-22: Introduced in House

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office". — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (4 pages)
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office". — issued 2025-07-23 — PDF (2 pages)
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office". — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (2 pages)