To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6694
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-12-12: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T08:05:47Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill aims to honor Lieutenant James N. Lyons, likely a military service member, by naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in his memory. It is a symbolic gesture to recognize his service.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, is officially named the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office."
- References: Any mentions of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records must now use the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This introduces no substantive changes to postal operations or laws; it only updates the official name of one specific building.
- It amends how the facility is referenced in federal records, ensuring consistency with the new designation.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: The USPS will need to update signage, stationery, and records, which involves minor administrative costs but no operational changes.
- Citizens: Local residents in Rochester, New York, may experience a sense of community pride, especially if connected to military service; it has no direct effect on postal services or daily life.
- International Relations: None; this is a domestic, local naming bill with no global implications.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- United States Postal Service (USPS): Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Local Community in Rochester, New York: Including residents, businesses, and possibly veterans' groups who may value the tribute.
- Family and Associates of Lieutenant James N. Lyons: They benefit from the posthumous recognition of his service.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward and routine; naming bills like this are common in Congress and require no new funding or authority beyond the naming itself. It aligns with existing laws allowing Congress to designate federal facilities (e.g., under 39 U.S.C. § 3001 for postal matters).
- Constitutional: No issues; it falls under Congress's power to manage federal property and does not infringe on rights or separation of powers.
- Political: Serves as a bipartisan way to honor military personnel, potentially fostering goodwill in the district. It was introduced by Representative Morelle and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability (formerly Oversight and Government Reform) for review, indicating standard procedural handling without controversy.
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Sponsor
Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Cosponsors (23)
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19], Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4], Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]
Recent Actions
- 2025-12-12: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-12-12: Introduced in House
- 2025-12-12: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office". — issued 2025-12-12 — PDF (2 pages)