To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6006
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-11-10: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-27T09:07:03Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill aims to honor the Tuskegee Airmen—African American pilots who served in World War II—by renaming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in their memory. It recognizes their contributions and legacy through a symbolic designation.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, is officially named the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office."
- References: Any mentions 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 or broader laws; it is purely a renaming measure.
- It updates official references to align with the new designation, ensuring consistency in government records without altering the facility's functions.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: The USPS will need to update signage, stationery, and records at minimal cost, as these naming bills are routine and do not require new funding.
- Citizens: Local residents in Tuskegee, Alabama, and the broader community may experience a sense of pride and historical recognition; it has no direct effect on postal services or daily life.
- International Relations: None; this is a domestic, symbolic action with no global implications.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- United States Postal Service (USPS): Responsible for implementing the name change on-site.
- Local Community and Residents of Tuskegee, Alabama: Benefits from the tribute to a historically significant site near where the Tuskegee Airmen trained.
- Tuskegee Airmen and Their Descendants: Honored through the memorial naming, promoting awareness of their role in breaking racial barriers in the military.
- Congressional Sponsors: Representatives from Alabama (e.g., Mr. Figures, Ms. Sewell) who introduced the bill to advocate for regional historical recognition.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward and non-controversial; such naming bills are common in Congress and do not require presidential approval beyond standard legislative processes. No new authority or obligations are created.
- Constitutional: No implications; it aligns with Congress's power to name federal facilities under Article I.
- Political: Serves as a bipartisan gesture (supported by multiple Alabama representatives) to commemorate civil rights and military history, potentially fostering community goodwill without partisan division.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]
Cosponsors (13)
Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Recent Actions
- 2025-11-10: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-11-10: Introduced in House
- 2025-11-10: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office". — issued 2025-11-10 — PDF (2 pages)