To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office". | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 4836
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4836Government Operations and Politics
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it represents a way for Congress to recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions, often to their local communities or the nation. While it doesn't change how mail is delivered or the services provided at the post office, it creates a lasting public tribute.
If this bill becomes law, a local landmark will permanently bear the name of Oscar J. Upham, ensuring his legacy is remembered by future generations. If it doesn't pass, the post office will retain its current name, and this specific form of public recognition for Oscar J. Upham will not occur. Voters might care as it reflects the priorities of their representatives in honoring local heroes.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office."
This is the core action of the bill, formally changing the name of the post office to honor Oscar J. Upham.
PROVISION 02
Requires all official government references, including laws, maps, and documents, to the specified post office to use its new name.
This ensures that the name change is consistently applied and recognized across all official federal records and communications.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 1, 2025
House BillHR 4836Government Operations and Politics
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office".
This bill matters because it represents a way for Congress to recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions, often to their local communities or the nation. While it doesn't change how mail is delivered or the services provided at the post office, it creates a lasting public tribute.
If this bill becomes law, a local landmark will permanently bear the name of Oscar J. Upham, ensuring his legacy is remembered by future generations. If it doesn't pass, the post office will retain its current name, and this specific form of public recognition for Oscar J. Upham will not occur. Voters might care as it reflects the priorities of their representatives in honoring local heroes.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office."
This is the core action of the bill, formally changing the name of the post office to honor Oscar J. Upham.
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Requires all official government references, including laws, maps, and documents, to the specified post office to use its new name.
This ensures that the name change is consistently applied and recognized across all official federal records and communications.
GLOSSARY
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Designate
To formally name or select something for a particular purpose.
Facility
A building or a place that provides a particular service, in this case, a post office.
United States Postal Service
An independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for providing postal services throughout the country.
Enacted
Refers to a bill that has successfully passed through both houses of Congress and been signed into law by the President (or become law without a signature).
Subsection
A specific, distinct part within a larger section of a law or document.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
AUG 1, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
AUG 1, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.