To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3401 12th Street Northeast in Washington, District of Columbia, as the "Chuck Brown Post Office". | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 4089
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4089Government buildings, facilities, and propertyDistrict of Columbia
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3401 12th Street Northeast in Washington, District of Columbia, as the "Chuck Brown Post Office".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it represents a way for the community and federal government to honor a local hero, Chuck Brown, often referred to as the "Godfather of Go-Go" music. Renaming a public building is a symbolic gesture that recognizes his cultural impact on Washington, D.C., and beyond.
If this bill becomes law, it provides a lasting tribute that ensures his name and legacy are visibly remembered in the city. If it doesn't pass, the post office would retain its generic designation, and this particular form of public recognition would not occur.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 3401 12th Street Northeast in Washington, District of Columbia.
This provision establishes the formal change for a specific public building.
PROVISION 02
The designated name for this particular postal facility will be the "Chuck Brown Post Office."
This provision specifies the new honorary name and the individual being recognized.
PROVISION 03
Any existing or future official documents, laws, maps, regulations, or records referring to this facility will be understood to mean the "Chuck Brown Post Office."
This provision ensures consistency and proper identification of the renamed facility across all government records.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 23, 2025
House BillHR 4089Government buildings, facilities, and propertyDistrict of Columbia
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3401 12th Street Northeast in Washington, District of Columbia, as the "Chuck Brown Post Office".
This bill matters because it represents a way for the community and federal government to honor a local hero, Chuck Brown, often referred to as the "Godfather of Go-Go" music. Renaming a public building is a symbolic gesture that recognizes his cultural impact on Washington, D.C., and beyond.
If this bill becomes law, it provides a lasting tribute that ensures his name and legacy are visibly remembered in the city. If it doesn't pass, the post office would retain its generic designation, and this particular form of public recognition would not occur.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 3401 12th Street Northeast in Washington, District of Columbia.
This provision establishes the formal change for a specific public building.
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The designated name for this particular postal facility will be the "Chuck Brown Post Office."
This provision specifies the new honorary name and the individual being recognized.
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Any existing or future official documents, laws, maps, regulations, or records referring to this facility will be understood to mean the "Chuck Brown Post Office."
This provision ensures consistency and proper identification of the renamed facility across all government records.
GLOSSARY
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Designate
To officially name or set apart something for a specific purpose.
Facility
A place, building, or service that is 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.
District of Columbia
The federal district where the capital city of Washington is located, governed by the U.S. Congress.
References (in a law, map, etc.)
Mentions or acknowledgments of something in official documents, maps, or records.
ACTION TIMELINE
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JUN 23, 25
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E601)
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JUN 23, 25
Introduced in House
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JUN 23, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Eleanor Norton
D· District of Columbia· 35 YRS IN OFFICE· 114 BILLS LED