Bills · HR 8193
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8193Government buildings, facilities, and propertyOhio
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gil Whitney Post Office Building".
This bill renames a specific post office in Xenia, Ohio, to honor Gilman 'Gil' Whitney and ensures all federal records reflect this change.AI-written
INTRO APR 2· LAST ACTION SEP 17
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AI-writtenRenames the Xenia, Ohio, post office to honor local figure Gil Whitney and requires all federal maps and records to use the new name.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenNaming bills like this are a common way for Congress to honor individuals who have made a significant impact on their local communities. While it does not change how the mail is delivered or the price of stamps, it creates a permanent public tribute that becomes part of the town's local identity and history. If this bill passes, the community gains a memorial to a local figure; if it fails, the building remains under its current generic designation.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Formally renames the post office at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio.
This is the primary action of the bill, creating a legal name change for the federal building.
PROVISION 02
Requires all federal laws, maps, regulations, and documents to use the new name.
This ensures that the name change is consistent across all levels of the federal government.
PROVISION 03
Establishes Gilman 'Gil' Whitney as the official namesake.
This provides a permanent public honor for a specific individual within their community.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
R· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 71%
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ACTION TIMELINE
21 EVENTSSEP 17
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SEP 16
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
SEP 16
Considered under suspension of the rules.
SEP 16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8193.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8193
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedApr 2, 2026
Last actionSep 17, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 2, 2026
House BillHR 8193Government buildings, facilities, and propertyOhio
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gil Whitney Post Office Building".
This bill renames a specific post office in Xenia, Ohio, to honor Gilman 'Gil' Whitney and ensures all federal records reflect this change.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 2, 2026· LAST ACTION SEP 17, 2026
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READING
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