To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the Mary Elizabeth Bettie Cole Post Office Building. | ChamberLight

PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 1461Government buildings, facilities, and propertyCongressional tributes

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the Mary Elizabeth Bettie Cole Post Office Building.

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Voters might care about this bill because it represents a way to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to their local communities. While it doesn't impact postal services or daily life in a tangible way, it serves as a symbolic gesture of remembrance and appreciation for a local figure.

If this bill becomes law, the post office will permanently carry the name of Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole, cementing her legacy in the community. If it doesn't become law, the post office will retain its current, presumably generic, name, and this specific honor will not be bestowed.

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Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building."

This officially renames the building to honor an individual.

PROVISION 02

Ensures that all official documents, maps, and records of the United States referring to this specific facility will reflect the new name.

This guarantees that the name change is recognized consistently across all government references.

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ACTION TIMELINE

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DEC 10

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

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

DEC 9

Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

HOUSE · FLOOR

DEC 9

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5097-5098)

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DEC 9

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1461.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1461

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedFeb 21, 2025

Last actionDec 10, 2025

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025

House BillHR 1461Government buildings, facilities, and propertyCongressional tributes

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the Mary Elizabeth Bettie Cole Post Office Building.

INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 10, 2025

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Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building."

This officially renames the building to honor an individual.

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Ensures that all official documents, maps, and records of the United States referring to this specific facility will reflect the new name.

This guarantees that the name change is recognized consistently across all government references.

GLOSSARY

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Designate: To officially name or identify something for a specific purpose or with a specific title.
Facility: A building, area, or service provided for a particular purpose.
United States Postal Service: An independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service in the United States.
Enacted: To make a bill or proposal into a law.
Subsection: A division or part of a section in a legal document or bill.

ACTION TIMELINE

11 EVENTS

DEC 10, 25

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

INTROREFERRAL

DEC 9, 25

Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

FLOOR

DEC 9, 25

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5097-5098)

FLOOR

DEC 9, 25

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1461.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the Mary Elizabeth Bettie Cole Post Office Building.

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