A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office". | ChamberLight
Bills · S 917
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 917Government buildings, facilities, and propertyTexas
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial 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 honor individuals who have made significant contributions or sacrifices, often those with local ties. By naming a public facility after Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr., the bill ensures his legacy is remembered within the McAllen community.
If this bill becomes law, the specific post office will permanently bear the new name, serving as a lasting memorial. If it does not pass, the post office will retain its current name, and this particular form of public recognition for Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. through a federal building designation would not occur.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the 'Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office'.
This is the core action of the bill, officially renaming a federal building.
PROVISION 02
Ensures that all official documents, maps, and records referring to the facility will use its new designated name.
This provision ensures consistency and proper legal recognition of the name change across all government references.
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025
Senate BillS 917Government buildings, facilities, and propertyTexas
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office".
This bill matters because it represents a way for Congress to honor individuals who have made significant contributions or sacrifices, often those with local ties. By naming a public facility after Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr., the bill ensures his legacy is remembered within the McAllen community.
If this bill becomes law, the specific post office will permanently bear the new name, serving as a lasting memorial. If it does not pass, the post office will retain its current name, and this particular form of public recognition for Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. through a federal building designation would not occur.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the 'Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office'.
This is the core action of the bill, officially renaming a federal building.
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Ensures that all official documents, maps, and records referring to the facility will use its new designated name.
This provision ensures consistency and proper legal recognition of the name change across all government references.
GLOSSARY
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Designate
To officially name, choose, or identify something for a specific purpose.
United States Postal Service (USPS)
An independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for providing postal services nationwide.
Memorial Post Office
A post office that has been officially named in honor or remembrance of a person, group, or event.
Enacted
When a bill has passed both chambers of Congress and been signed into law by the President (or becomes law without his signature).
References
Mentions or citations in official documents, laws, maps, or other records.
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTS
AUG 6
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
COMMITTEE
MAR 10, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 10, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 10, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.