Bills/H.R. 1431

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".

In CommitteeOtherHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# HR 1431 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would officially rename a U.S. Postal Service facility in Spring Lake, New Jersey to the "James J. Howard Post Office." The post office is located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1. This is a commemorative measure that honors someone named James J.

Howard by attaching his name to this government building. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects the Spring Lake community and postal customers in that area, who would use a facility bearing the new name. It was introduced by Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ-6) in the 119th Congress. As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives, meaning it has not advanced beyond the initial review stage.

CRS Official Summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".

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Latest Action

December 2, 2025

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 2.

Subjects

Congressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyNew JerseyPostal service

Sponsor

11 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
February 18, 2025
Last Updated
December 2, 2025
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