To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9570
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-07-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-06T13:33:45Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation designates a specific United States Postal Service facility in Charlotte, Michigan, to honor an individual named Francis C. Flaherty.
Key Provisions
- The post office at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, is officially named the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building."
- All future references to this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or other records must use the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill introduces no alterations to broader postal service statutes or regulations. It applies only to this single location by establishing a new official name.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The U.S. Postal Service must update signage, records, and official materials for the facility.
- Citizens: Local residents and mail users in Charlotte, Michigan, will encounter the updated name in daily interactions.
- International relations: No effects anticipated.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. Postal Service (responsible for implementation).
- Residents and businesses in Charlotte, Michigan.
- Congressional sponsors from Michigan districts.
- Individuals or groups connected to Francis C. Flaherty.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications This measure follows standard congressional practice for naming federal buildings and raises no apparent constitutional concerns or major legal shifts. It remains a localized administrative action without broader policy consequences.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (12)
Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3], Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9], Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Recent Actions
- 2026-07-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-07-02: Introduced in House
- 2026-07-02: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building". — issued 2026-07-02 — PDF (2 pages)