Bills/H.R. 4707

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".

In CommitteeOtherHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# HR 4707 Summary **What the Bill Does:** This is a simple commemorative bill that would rename the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa. If passed, it would officially be called the "Martin L. Graber Post Office" instead of its current name. The bill doesn't change how the post office operates or affect its services—it's purely a naming designation to honor Martin L.

Graber. **Who It Affects and Current Status:** The bill primarily affects the Fort Madison community and postal customers in that area. It was introduced by Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't been voted on by the full House of Representatives yet. These naming bills are common in Congress as a way to pay tribute to notable individuals, though the bill summary doesn't specify who Martin L. Graber is or why he's being honored.

CRS Official Summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber 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 propertyIowaPostal service

Sponsor

3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
July 23, 2025
Last Updated
December 2, 2025
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