To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building".
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building".
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HR 1461 **What the Bill Does** This bill would officially rename a post office located in Sewickley, Pennsylvania (at 521 Thorn Street) to honor Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Cole. The change is purely ceremonial—it does not affect how the post office operates or any government funding. The facility would simply be known by the new name going forward. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects residents and postal employees in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, who would use or work at the renamed facility.
The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and now awaits action in the Senate. These naming designations are typically non-controversial and are often passed to honor individuals with significant local ties or community contributions, though the specific details about why Mary Elizabeth Cole is being honored are not included in the bill's official summary.
CRS Official Summary
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building".
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.