To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5773
- 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
- 2026-07-11T14:45:17Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation designates a specific United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building" to honor an individual named Bernie Bluestein.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 1300 East Northwest Highway, Palatine, Illinois, is officially named the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building."
- References: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records is automatically considered a reference to the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No substantive changes to laws or operations; this is purely a symbolic renaming with updated references in official records.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: USPS may need to update signage, stationery, and records, but with minimal cost or disruption.
- Citizens: Local residents in Palatine, Illinois, may experience community pride; no direct effects on services or taxes.
- International Relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Local Community: Residents of Palatine, Illinois, and Bernie Bluestein's family or associates.
- Congress: Honors a local figure through federal recognition.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward naming authority under congressional power to name federal facilities; no challenges anticipated.
- Constitutional: None; aligns with precedent for honorary namings.
- Political: Common bipartisan practice for commemorating local heroes; reflects constituent service without controversy.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Cosponsors (16)
Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16], Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]
Recent Actions
- 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 H2851)
- 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 H2851)
- 2026-04-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5773.
- 2026-04-14: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2851-2852)
- 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
- 2025-10-17: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-10-17: Introduced in House
- 2025-10-17: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building". — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (4 pages)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building". — issued 2025-10-17 — PDF (2 pages)
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building". — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (2 pages)