AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Oct 28, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 19, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin with an official name.
- The facility would be named the 'Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building'.
- The bill passed the House on April 14, 2026 by voice vote under suspension of the rules.
- The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs reported the bill without amendment on September 14, 2026.
- The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar (Calendar No. 607) on September 14, 2026.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- This is a naming designation only; no operational, budgetary, or programmatic effects are documented in the official summary.
- The bill received committee approval without amendment, indicating no substantive revisions were made during the legislative process.
- No documented effects on postal service operations, staffing, funding, or public services are specified.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The bill passed the House on April 14, 2026.
- The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs reported it favorably on September 14, 2026.
- The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar on September 14, 2026.
- No scheduled Senate vote date is documented in the provided information.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 607.
- 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 H2855)
- 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 H2855)
- Apr 14, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5831.