To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 765 West Old Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona, as the "Fayrene Hume Post Office".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4919
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-08-08: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-20T08:07:55Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill aims to honor Fayrene Hume by officially naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in her name, recognizing her contributions or significance to the local community.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 765 West Old Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona, is designated as the "Fayrene Hume 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, "Fayrene Hume Post Office."
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This bill introduces no substantive changes to postal operations or laws; it is purely ceremonial, updating only the official name and requiring consistent references in government materials.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: The USPS will need to update signage, stationery, and records to reflect the new name, involving minor administrative costs.
- Citizens: Local residents in Ash Fork, Arizona, may feel a sense of community pride, but there are no direct effects on postal services or daily life for the broader public.
- International Relations: None; this is a domestic, local naming action with no global implications.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- United States Postal Service (USPS): Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Local Community in Ash Fork, Arizona: Benefits from the recognition of a notable individual.
- Family and Associates of Fayrene Hume: Honored through the naming.
- Congressional Sponsors: Representatives Paul Crane, Paul Gosar, and Abe Hamadeh from Arizona, who introduced the bill to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward and non-controversial; it aligns with common congressional practices for naming public facilities without requiring new funding or authority.
- Constitutional: No implications, as it does not affect rights, powers, or federal structure.
- Political: Serves as a bipartisan gesture (sponsored by Arizona representatives) to commemorate local figures, potentially building goodwill in the district without broader policy debates.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (6)
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]
Recent Actions
- 2025-08-08: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-08-08: Introduced in House
- 2025-08-08: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 765 West Old Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona, as the "Fayrene Hume Post Office". — issued 2025-08-08 — PDF (2 pages)