To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8193
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-29: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-14T19:20:19Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill (H.R. 8193) aims to honor Gilman "Gil" Whitney by officially naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Xenia, Ohio, after him.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, is designated as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".
- References: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records will be treated as referring to the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No substantive changes; this is a ceremonial naming that updates official references without altering operations, funding, or postal services.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: USPS may need to update signage, websites, and records, but with minimal cost or disruption.
- Citizens: Local residents in Xenia, Ohio, benefit symbolically through recognition of a community figure; no direct effects on postal services or daily life.
- International Relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Local Community: Residents of Xenia, Ohio, and Greene County.
- Family and Associates: Of Gilman "Gil" Whitney.
- Sponsors: Bipartisan group of 16 Ohio representatives who introduced the bill.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Routine congressional practice for naming federal buildings; requires no presidential approval beyond standard bill passage (39 U.S.C. § 3001 note).
- Constitutional: None; aligns with Congress's authority over federal property.
- Political: Demonstrates local advocacy and cross-party support from Ohio delegation, referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Cosponsors (14)
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12], Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11], Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15], Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7], Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13], Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-29: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2026-04-29: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-04-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-04-02: Introduced in House
- 2026-04-02: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman "Gil" Whitney Post Office Building". — issued 2026-04-02 — PDF (2 pages)