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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 6006· 119th Congress

Rename Tuskegee Post Office After Historic Airmen

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".

Sponsor
Shomari Figures (D-AL)
Introduced
Nov 10, 2025
Last Action
Jul 22, 2026
Passage
85%
Introduced
Nov 10, 2025
Committee
Jul 22, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Renames the U.S. Postal Service facility at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama.
  • New name: 'Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office.'
  • Honors the pioneering African American pilots of World War II.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Tuskegee Airmen broke racial barriers in military aviation; memorial recognizes their legacy.
  • Affects mail service in Tuskegee—symbolic gesture with no operational changes.
  • 13 cosponsors indicate bipartisan support for honoring this historic unit.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill passed House committee in July 2026; heads to full House floor for vote.
  • Naming bills typically face minimal opposition and move quickly once reported.
  • Contact your House representative to support or voice concerns before floor vote.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 22, 2026Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • Jul 22, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Nov 10, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Nov 10, 2025Introduced in House
  • Nov 10, 2025Introduced in House