To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8326
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-09T08:06:15Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill (H.R. 8326) aims to honor James A. Cotten by officially naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Willingboro, New Jersey, after him.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The USPS facility at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Willingboro, New Jersey, is designated as the "James A. Cotten Post Office."
- References: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records is automatically considered a reference to the "James A. Cotten Post Office."
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No substantive changes; this is purely a renaming that updates official references without altering operations, funding, or postal services.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: USPS must update signage, stationery, and records to reflect the new name, with minimal cost or disruption.
- Citizens: Symbolic recognition for local residents in Willingboro, New Jersey, fostering community pride; no direct effects on mail services.
- International Relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Local Community: Residents of Willingboro, New Jersey, particularly those connected to James A. Cotten.
- Legislators: Sponsors including Mr. Conaway, Mrs. McIver, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Menendez, Mrs. Watson Coleman, and Mr. Kean.
- Family/Friends of James A. Cotten: Honored through the naming.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Routine congressional authority under 39 U.S.C. § 3007 (postal facility naming); no challenges expected.
- Constitutional: None; does not affect rights or powers.
- Political: Bipartisan support from New Jersey representatives, highlighting local tribute without controversy. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for standard review.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3]
Cosponsors (11)
Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Mejia, Analilia [D-NJ-11], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-04-16: Introduced in House
- 2026-04-16: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office". — issued 2026-04-16 — PDF (2 pages)