AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Aug 1, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 17, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California with an official name.
- The facility will be named the 'Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building'.
- The bill passed the House on December 9, 2025 by voice vote under suspension of the rules.
- The Senate committee reported the bill without amendment on September 14, 2026.
- The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar as of September 14, 2026.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The official summary establishes only the designation itself; no operational, budgetary, or administrative effects are documented.
- No information is provided about impacts on postal services, staffing, or facility operations.
- The designation is titular—it names the building but the summary does not indicate any material consequences.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill December 9, 2025.
- Senate committee reported it favorably without amendment on September 14, 2026.
- Bill was placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 598) on September 14, 2026.
- No scheduled Senate floor vote date is documented.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 598.
- 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.
- Dec 10, 2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Dec 9, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 9, 2025 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5098)
- Dec 9, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5098)
- Dec 9, 2025 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2175.