Bills · HR 7365
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7365Government buildings, facilities, and propertyVirginia
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION JUL 22
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 3 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because renaming a public building like a post office is a common way to permanently honor significant individuals and their contributions to the nation or a local community. In this case, it serves as a lasting tribute to Colonel Edward Shames, preserving his legacy in a tangible public space in Virginia Beach.
If this bill becomes law, it provides a visible and enduring memorial to Colonel Shames. If it doesn't pass, the post office would keep its current name, and this specific form of public recognition for Colonel Shames would not take place.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill officially designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building."
This provision is the core action of the bill, establishing the new name for the post office.
PROVISION 02
Any future references to this specific post office in federal laws, maps, regulations, or other official documents must use the new name.
This ensures that the new designation is uniformly adopted across all government records and public information.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
R· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
56
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSJUL 22
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
JUL 22
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
FEB 4
Introduced in House
FEB 4
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7365
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Last actionJul 22, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026
House BillHR 7365Government buildings, facilities, and propertyVirginia
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026· LAST ACTION JUL 22, 2026
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