A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of S 2394 **What the Bill Does** This bill would officially rename the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas to the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building." The change would be purely commemorative—it would not affect the postal service's operations or functions, but rather honor someone named Jerry H.
Hodge, apparently a former mayor of Amarillo, by attaching his name to the building. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill would primarily affect the Amarillo community and the local postal facility, serving mainly as a tribute to the designated individual. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). This is a routine type of legislation that Congress regularly passes to honor public figures or community leaders through federal building designations.
CRS Official Summary
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.