To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 819 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8105
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-22T15:40:25Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill aims to honor Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. by officially naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Los Angeles, California, after him.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 819 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, is designated as the "Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building".
- References: 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; this is purely a naming update with no alterations to postal operations, funding, or regulations.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: USPS may need to update signage, stationery, and records, but with minimal cost or operational disruption (common for such designations).
- Citizens: Symbolic recognition for local residents, potentially boosting community pride in the Los Angeles area.
- International Relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Local Community: Residents of Los Angeles, particularly those near the facility.
- Family and Supporters of Jerry T. Hodges, Jr.: Honored through the naming.
- Bill Sponsors: Representatives like Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Figures, Ms. Wilson of Florida, and Ms. Moore of Wisconsin.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Routine congressional practice for naming federal buildings; requires no new authority or funding.
- Constitutional: None; aligns with Congress's power to name public facilities.
- Political: Symbolic gesture, often bipartisan, referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Cosponsors (4)
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-03-26: Introduced in House
- 2026-03-26: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 819 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building". — issued 2026-03-26 — PDF (2 pages)