Bills/H.R. 5948

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 Sergeant Gonzales Drive in Fort Davis, Texas, as the "Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 Sergeant Gonzales Drive in Fort Davis, Texas, as the "Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office".

In CommitteeOtherHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of HR 5948 **What the Bill Does** This bill would rename the U.S. Postal Service facility in Fort Davis, Texas to the "Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office." The post office is located at 500 Sergeant Gonzales Drive. The change is purely ceremonial and would not affect the postal service's operations or functions. **Who It Affects and Why** The bill honors Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales, after whom the street address is already named.

This type of legislation is typically introduced to commemorate military service members or other notable individuals. While the direct impact is limited to renaming the local post office building, it represents a tribute to someone with significance to the Fort Davis, Texas community. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Tony Gonzales (R-TX) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.

CRS Official Summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 Sergeant Gonzales Drive in Fort Davis, Texas, as the "Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office".

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Latest Action

November 7, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
November 7, 2025
Last Updated
November 7, 2025
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