To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona, as the Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6247
- 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
- 2026-07-11T13:59:41Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation designates a specific United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Marana, Arizona, as the "Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office" to honor the late mayor.
Key Provisions
- Facility Designation: The USPS building at 13355 North Lon Adams Road, Marana, Arizona, is officially named the "Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office."
- References: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records will be treated as referring to the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No substantive changes to laws or operations; this is purely a ceremonial renaming with no alterations to postal services, funding, or regulations.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: USPS may need to update signage, stationery, and records, but with minimal cost or disruption.
- Citizens: Local residents in Marana, Arizona, gain a named post office honoring a community leader, potentially boosting local pride.
- International Relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Marana, Arizona Community: Benefits from the tribute to former Mayor Ed Honea.
- Honea Family and Supporters: Receives official recognition.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- None significant; this is a routine congressional naming bill (common for post offices to honor local figures). It has passed the House and been referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for further consideration. No constitutional issues or policy shifts involved.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (8)
Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]
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 H2855)
- 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 H2855)
- 2026-04-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6247.
- 2026-04-14: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2855)
- 2026-04-14: Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2026-03-18: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 2026-03-18: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-11-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-11-21: Introduced in House
- 2025-11-21: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona, as the "Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office". — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (4 pages)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona, as the "Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office". — issued 2025-11-21 — PDF (2 pages)
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona, as the "Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office". — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (2 pages)