To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan, as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8999
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-02T09:33:58Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to honor an individual by renaming a specific United States Postal Service facility in Michigan.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The U.S. Postal Service facility at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1, in Grand Haven, Michigan, is officially named the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building."
- References: Any existing or future references in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records to this facility must use the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This bill introduces no substantive alterations to current statutes. It solely applies a new name to one federal property, without modifying postal operations, funding, or regulations.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: The U.S. Postal Service would update signage, records, and official references at the affected location, involving minor administrative adjustments.
- Citizens: Local residents and visitors in Grand Haven may encounter the new name in daily use, with no changes to services or access.
- International Relations: No effects anticipated, as the bill addresses only a domestic federal facility.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The U.S. Postal Service, responsible for implementing the name change.
- Residents and businesses in Grand Haven, Michigan, who use the facility.
- The family or associates of Ell Thomas Simantz, as the honoree.
- Members of Congress who sponsored the bill, including its primary introducer and cosponsors.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
Congress holds authority to name federal buildings through legislation, raising no apparent constitutional concerns. The measure is largely symbolic and non-controversial, reflecting a routine congressional practice for commemorative designations.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
Cosponsors (12)
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7], Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9], Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-05-21: Introduced in House
- 2026-05-21: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan, as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building". — issued 2026-05-21 — PDF (2 pages)