To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6310
- 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
- 2026-07-11T13:54:47Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation designates a specific United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Olney, Maryland, as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building" to honor Edward L. Ramsey.
Key Provisions
- Facility Designation: Names the USPS building at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road, Olney, Maryland, the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building."
- References Update: 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; this is purely a renaming of an existing post office, with automatic updates to official references.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: USPS may need to update signage, stationery, and records, but operations remain unchanged.
- Citizens: Minimal impact; local residents in Olney, Maryland, may see the name change on the building, serving as a community tribute.
- International Relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- US Postal Service: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Local Community: Residents of Olney, Maryland, who benefit from the honor to Edward L. Ramsey (likely a local figure).
- Family and Associates of Edward L. Ramsey: Indirectly honored through the naming.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Routine naming bill with no legal or constitutional challenges; these are common in Congress to commemorate individuals.
- Passed the House on April 14, 2026; referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on April 15, 2026.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (7)
Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4], Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6], Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3], Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]
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 H2846)
- 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 H2846)
- 2026-04-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6310.
- 2026-04-14: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2846-2847)
- 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
- 2025-11-25: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-11-25: Introduced in House
- 2025-11-25: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building". — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (4 pages)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building". — issued 2025-11-25 — PDF (2 pages)
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building". — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (2 pages)