To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6808
- 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
- 2026-07-11T12:58:25Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation designates a specific United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building" to honor an individual, likely a military veteran given the rank and title.
Key Provisions
- Facility Designation: The USPS building at 417 West 7th Street, Columbia, Tennessee, is officially named the "Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building."
- References Updated: 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 renaming act, a common congressional practice for post offices to commemorate notable figures.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Minor administrative updates for USPS, such as signage, stationery, and digital records; no operational or budgetary effects.
- Citizens: Symbolic recognition for the local community in Columbia, Tennessee, with no direct impact on services or costs.
- International Relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Local Community and Residents of Columbia, Tennessee: Benefits from the honor to a local or notable figure.
- Family and Associates of John Harlan Willis: Receives posthumous recognition.
- Veterans' Groups: Indirectly supported through honoring military service.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward and routine; naming bills like this pass frequently without controversy and require no presidential signature if enacted.
- Constitutional: None; Congress has broad authority over federal property naming.
- Political: Bipartisan tradition with low stakes, often used to pay tribute to local heroes, especially veterans.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (8)
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6], Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7], Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
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 H2853)
- 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 H2853)
- 2026-04-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6808.
- 2026-04-14: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2853-2854)
- 2026-04-14: Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2026-02-04: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 2026-02-04: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-12-17: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-12-17: Introduced in House
- 2025-12-17: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building". — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (4 pages)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building". — issued 2025-12-17 — PDF (2 pages)
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building". — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (2 pages)