Bills/H.R. 5947

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1201 Calvert Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Commodore Dixie Kiefer Memorial Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1201 Calvert Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Commodore Dixie Kiefer Memorial Post Office Building".

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Plain Language Summary

# HR 5947 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would officially rename a U.S. Postal Service building located at 1201 Calvert Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. The building would be designated the "Commodore Dixie Kiefer Memorial Post Office Building" to honor Commodore Dixie Kiefer, apparently a notable historical figure with a connection to Nebraska. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects the Lincoln, Nebraska post office and its operations—though renaming a federal building is largely ceremonial and symbolic rather than creating substantive operational changes.

The bill was introduced by Republican Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska's 1st District. As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced to a full floor vote in the House.

CRS Official Summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1201 Calvert Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Commodore Dixie Kiefer Memorial Post Office Building".

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Latest Action

November 7, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Key Dates

Introduced
November 7, 2025
Last Updated
November 7, 2025
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