To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3135 1st Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida, as the "Poul Hornsleth Post Office".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 7313
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-02-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-30T08:06:49Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill aims to honor Poul Hornsleth by naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in St. Petersburg, Florida, after him. It is a symbolic gesture, common in Congress to recognize individuals for their contributions.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 3135 1st Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida, is officially named the "Poul Hornsleth Post Office."
- References: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records must now refer to it by the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This bill introduces no substantive changes to postal operations, funding, or regulations. It only updates the official name of one specific building, requiring future references to align with the designation.
- Such naming bills are routine and do not alter broader postal laws under Title 39 of the U.S. Code, which governs USPS facilities.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: The USPS will need to update signage, documents, and records at minimal cost, with no operational changes. It may foster local pride in the community.
- Citizens: Limited direct impact; residents of St. Petersburg may see it as a tribute, potentially increasing awareness of Poul Hornsleth's legacy, but it affects daily mail services negligibly.
- International Relations: None; this is a domestic, local naming action with no foreign policy implications.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change on its property.
- Local Community and Residents of St. Petersburg, Florida: Beneficiaries of the honor, including any family or associates of Poul Hornsleth who may value the recognition.
- Congressional Representatives: Specifically, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), who introduced the bill, and the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, which oversees such designations.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward and non-controversial; complies with existing authority under 39 U.S.C. § 3001 for Congress to name postal facilities. No challenges to enforcement expected.
- Constitutional: No implications; naming public buildings is a standard legislative power and does not involve free speech, due process, or other constitutional concerns.
- Political: Symbolic and bipartisan in nature, often used to build goodwill in districts. It highlights local figures but carries low political risk or controversy.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Cosponsors (8)
Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28], Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10], Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-02-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-02-02: Introduced in House
- 2026-02-02: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3135 1st Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida, as the "Poul Hornsleth Post Office". — issued 2026-02-02 — PDF (2 pages)