To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 7517
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-02-12: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2204)
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-19T08:06:56Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to honor Robert Allen Bishop, Sr., by officially naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in his name, recognizing his contributions or significance to the local community.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, is designated as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building."
- References: Any mentions 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 the facility, requiring future references in official U.S. materials to align with the designation.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: The USPS may need to update signage, stationery, and digital records, but this involves minimal cost and administrative effort.
- Citizens: Local residents in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, could experience a sense of community pride through the symbolic recognition; no direct effects on postal services or daily life.
- International Relations: None, as this is a domestic naming of a local facility.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- United States Postal Service (USPS): Responsible for implementing the name change on the building and in records.
- Local Community in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania: Benefits from the honor to a presumably notable local figure.
- Family and Associates of Robert Allen Bishop, Sr.: Directly honored by the naming.
- Congressional Sponsors: Representatives from Pennsylvania (e.g., Mr. Thompson, Mr. Fitzpatrick) who introduced the bill to advocate for the designation.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: This is a routine congressional naming bill under the authority of Congress to designate federal facilities (per 39 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., which governs USPS property). It requires no further appropriation and takes effect upon passage without needing presidential approval beyond standard enactment.
- Constitutional: No implications, as it does not affect individual rights, separation of powers, or federal spending in a way that raises constitutional concerns.
- Political: Reflects bipartisan support from Pennsylvania representatives, highlighting local interests in federal honors; such bills are common for commemorating veterans, public servants, or community leaders but rarely face controversy.
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Sponsor
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Cosponsors (12)
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Recent Actions
- 2026-02-12: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2204)
- 2026-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-02-11: Introduced in House
- 2026-02-11: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building". — issued 2026-02-11 — PDF (2 pages)