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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 4662· 119th Congress

Rename Glendale post office after Paul Ignatius

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".

Sponsor
Laura Friedman (D-CA)
Introduced
Jul 23, 2025
Last Action
Jun 29, 2026
Passage
82%
Introduced
Jul 23, 2025
Committee
Floor Vote
Jun 29, 2026
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Names the U.S. Postal Service facility at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California the 'Paul Ignatius Post Office'.
  • Honors Paul Ignatius through this federal facility designation.
  • No budget, staffing, or operational changes—purely a naming action.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Glendale residents and postal customers will see the renamed facility on mail and signage.
  • Commemorates Ignatius's legacy (specific details on his service not provided in bill summary).
  • Symbolic gesture with no fiscal impact or policy changes to postal operations.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • House passed it June 29, 2026 by voice vote with 48 cosponsors. Now heads to Senate.
  • Senate can vote to approve, amend, or let it stall—naming bills often move quickly if noncontroversial.
  • Contact your senator if you want them to prioritize this or have concerns about the honoree.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 29, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Jun 29, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279)
  • Jun 29, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279)
  • Jun 29, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4662.
  • Jun 29, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4279-4280)
  • Jun 29, 2026Mr. Grothman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • May 20, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
  • May 20, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held