Bills/S. 24

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office".

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office".

In CommitteeOtherSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of S 24 - Representative Maxine Bell Post Office Designation Bill **What the Bill Does** This is a simple naming bill that would officially designate the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office." The change would be symbolic and ceremonial—it doesn't alter how the post office operates or affect its services, but rather honors Representative Maxine Bell by attaching her name to the building. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects residents and businesses in Jerome, Idaho, who use that postal facility.

The legislation was introduced by Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. These naming bills are common in Congress and are typically noncontroversial.

CRS Official Summary

This bill designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the Representative Maxine Bell Post Office.

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Latest Action

January 7, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Subjects

Congressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyIdahoPostal service

Sponsor

R
Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
R-ID · Senate
1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
January 7, 2025
Last Updated
January 7, 2025
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