To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Wai'anae, Hawai'i, as the "U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building".

Bill Number

H.R. 8945

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-05-20: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Last Updated

2026-06-30T21:57:42Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This legislation designates a specific United States Postal Service facility in Hawai'i to honor a former member of Congress.

Key Provisions

• The post office located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Wai'anae, Hawai'i, is officially named the "U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building."
• All future references to this facility in federal laws, maps, regulations, documents, or other records must use the new name.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• No amendments are made to broader statutes or regulations.
• The bill follows the standard process for naming federal facilities, adding a specific designation without altering operational rules for the Postal Service.

Potential Impacts

• The change is largely symbolic and would require updates to signage, maps, and official records by the Postal Service.
• It may increase local recognition of the facility for residents in Wai'anae but is not expected to affect mail services, costs, or agency operations.
• On international relations, there are no direct effects, as this is a domestic naming matter.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• The U.S. Postal Service, which manages the facility.
• Residents and businesses in Wai'anae, Hawai'i, who use the post office.
• Former U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa and her supporters.
• Members of Congress who sponsored the bill, including representatives from both major parties.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• This action falls under Congress's authority to manage federal property and naming conventions.
• It raises no apparent constitutional concerns, as such designations are routine and do not involve powers reserved to other branches.
• Politically, the bill reflects a bipartisan effort, with cosponsors from both parties, consistent with similar naming resolutions in past Congresses.

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Sponsor

Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

Cosponsors (10)

Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large], Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]

Recent Actions

• 2026-05-20: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
• 2026-05-20: Introduced in House
• 2026-05-20: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86–014 Farrington Highway in Wai'anae, Hawai'i, as the "U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building". — issued 2026-05-20 — PDF (2 pages)