To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the Jeremy Malone Post Office.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6995
- 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
- 2026-07-11T12:39:58Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation honors Jeremy Malone by naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in his name.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 825 Highway 198, Beaumont, Mississippi, is officially named the Jeremy Malone Post Office.
- References: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records is automatically updated to refer to it as the Jeremy Malone Post Office.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No substantive changes; it only updates the official name and standardizes references to match the new designation.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: USPS must update signage, stationery, and records, but operational changes are minimal.
- Citizens: Local residents in Beaumont, Mississippi, may see a symbolic tribute; no direct effects on services or costs.
- International Relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Jeremy Malone's Family and Community: Benefits from the honorary recognition.
- Local Government and Residents of Beaumont, Mississippi: Indirectly honored through the local post office naming.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Routine naming bill; follows standard congressional practice for honoring individuals with no controversy noted.
- Constitutional: None; naming public facilities is a common, non-controversial use of congressional authority.
- Political: Symbolic gesture, passed by the House and referred to Senate committee; reflects local representation without broader policy shifts.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-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 H2854)
- 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 H2854)
- 2026-04-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6995.
- 2026-04-14: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2854-2855)
- 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
- 2026-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-01-09: Introduced in House
- 2026-01-09: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the "Jeremy Malone Post Office". — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (4 pages)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the "Jeremy Malone Post Office". — issued 2026-01-09 — PDF (2 pages)
- An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the "Jeremy Malone Post Office". — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (2 pages)