AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Feb 19, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 20, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill designates a United States Postal Service facility located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia
- The facility will be named the 'Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building'
- The House passed the bill by voice vote on September 16, 2026
- The bill was received in the Senate on September 17, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The official summary establishes only the designation itself; no economic, operational, or budgetary effects are documented
- No impacts on postal service operations, staffing, or public access are specified in the provided materials
- The bill's effects are limited to the naming designation
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The bill passed the House on September 16, 2026 under suspension of the rules
- The bill was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on September 17, 2026
- No further recorded action has occurred since referral to Senate committee
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 17, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sep 16, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 16, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 16, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 16, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7365.
- Sep 16, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules.
- Sep 16, 2026 — Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jul 22, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.