A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of S 3444 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would officially rename the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois. Instead of its current name, the building would be designated as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building." This is a symbolic designation that honors Bernie Bluestein through naming the facility after him. **Who It Affects and Current Status:** The bill primarily affects the local Palatine, Illinois community and postal service operations at that location. It was introduced by Senator Richard J.
Durbin (D-Illinois) in the 119th Congress. Currently, the bill is in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. Renaming bills like this one are relatively common in Congress and typically have bipartisan support when they move forward.
CRS Official Summary
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S8672)