Bills/H.R. 282

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office".

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Plain Language Summary

# HR 282 Summary **What the Bill Does** This is a straightforward naming bill that would officially rename the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, to the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office." If passed, the post office building would be designated under this new name to honor Chief Zeb Smith. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects the residents and businesses of Fritch, Texas, who use this particular post office. The change is largely symbolic and wouldn't alter any postal services or operations.

It would also apply to anyone who corresponds with or visits this specific facility. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13). These types of naming bills are common in Congress and typically have bipartisan support when they honor local community figures.

CRS Official Summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office".

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Latest Action

January 9, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Subjects

Congressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyPostal serviceTexas

Sponsor

27 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 9, 2025
Last Updated
January 9, 2025
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