To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 240 Main Street in Northport, New York, as the "Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Bruckenthal Post Office Building".
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 240 Main Street in Northport, New York, as the "Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Bruckenthal Post Office Building".
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HR 5641 **What the Bill Does** This bill would rename a U.S. Postal Service building located at 240 Main Street in Northport, New York, in honor of Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Bruckenthal. The post office would officially be called the "Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Bruckenthal Post Office Building." This is a commemorative measure that honors the individual by naming a federal facility after them. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects the Northport, New York community and the postal facility itself, though the practical impact is limited to the building's official name and signage.
The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Nick LaLota (R-NY-1). Such naming bills are common in Congress and typically pass with bipartisan support when they involve honoring military service members or public figures.
CRS Official Summary
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 240 Main Street in Northport, New York, as the "Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Bruckenthal Post Office Building".
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.