To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1201 Calvert Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Commodore Dixie Kiefer Memorial Post Office Building". | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 5947
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5947Government Operations and Politics
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1201 Calvert Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Commodore Dixie Kiefer Memorial Post Office Building".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters might care about this bill because it represents a way for a community to honor a notable individual from their area. Renaming public buildings is a common practice to create lasting tributes to people who have made significant contributions, often to military service, local history, or public life.
If this bill becomes law, the specific post office in Lincoln, Nebraska, will permanently bear the name of Commodore Dixie Kiefer, serving as a constant public memorial. If it doesn't pass, the post office would retain its current, undesignated name, and the proposed honor would not be established in this manner.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The bill formally designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 1201 Calvert Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Commodore Dixie Kiefer Memorial Post Office Building."
This provision establishes the new official name for the building, creating a permanent public memorial.
PROVISION 02
It specifies that all references in official government documents and records to this facility will be updated to reflect the new name.
This ensures consistency and proper identification of the building across all federal records and public information.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025
House BillHR 5947Government Operations and Politics
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1201 Calvert Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Commodore Dixie Kiefer Memorial Post Office Building".
Voters might care about this bill because it represents a way for a community to honor a notable individual from their area. Renaming public buildings is a common practice to create lasting tributes to people who have made significant contributions, often to military service, local history, or public life.
If this bill becomes law, the specific post office in Lincoln, Nebraska, will permanently bear the name of Commodore Dixie Kiefer, serving as a constant public memorial. If it doesn't pass, the post office would retain its current, undesignated name, and the proposed honor would not be established in this manner.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The bill formally designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 1201 Calvert Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Commodore Dixie Kiefer Memorial Post Office Building."
This provision establishes the new official name for the building, creating a permanent public memorial.
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It specifies that all references in official government documents and records to this facility will be updated to reflect the new name.
This ensures consistency and proper identification of the building across all federal records and public information.
GLOSSARY
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Designate
To formally name or appoint something for a specific purpose or identity.
Facility
A building or place providing a particular service or function, such as a post office.
United States Postal Service
An independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for providing postal services.
H.R. 5947
A unique tracking number given to a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Be it enacted
A formal phrase used in legislative documents to introduce the operative text of a law, indicating that it is being passed by Congress.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
NOV 7, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
NOV 7, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.