Bills/H.R. 1673

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".

In CommitteeOtherHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Summary of HR 1673 **What the Bill Does** This bill would rename the U.S. Postal Service building located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania to the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building." It's a commemorative measure that honors someone named Charles L. Blockson by officially designating the local post office building in his name. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill is primarily symbolic and would directly affect the Norriton postal facility and the community it serves.

While renaming a federal building doesn't change its operations or services, it represents a public tribute. The bill was introduced by Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) and falls under congressional tributes and government property matters. **Current Status** As of now, HR 1673 remains in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. Bills like this are typically less urgent than legislation affecting policy or funding, so they often move slowly through Congress.

CRS Official Summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".

Advertisement

Latest Action

February 27, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Subjects

Congressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyPennsylvaniaPostal service

Sponsor

13 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
February 27, 2025
Last Updated
February 27, 2025
Read Full Text on Congress.gov →
Advertisement