AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Aug 1, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 20, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey with a new official name.
- The designated name is the 'James J. Howard Post Office'.
- This is a naming designation only; no operational changes to the facility are established in the bill.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The facility will be officially known by the new name going forward.
- No documented effects on postal services, staffing, budget, or operations are specified in the official summary.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The House passed the bill on April 14, 2026, by voice vote under suspension of the rules.
- The Senate received and referred the bill to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on April 15, 2026.
- The Senate committee reported the bill without amendment on September 14, 2026.
- The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar (Calendar No. 595) on September 14, 2026.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
- Aug 6, 2026 — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Apr 15, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Apr 14, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
- Apr 14, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
- Apr 14, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1431.