HR 1372 · in committee · symbolic
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building".
- government reform
What this bill does
- The bill names a Knoxville, Tennessee post office building after Reverend Harold Middlebrook.
- This affects the USPS facility and honors a local religious leader.
- The designation requires no additional funding and takes effect upon enactment.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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What was Reverend Harold Middlebrook's specific connection to the Knoxville community that led to this post office naming proposal?
- 02
How does naming federal buildings after local figures affect their visibility and what criteria should Congress use to select honorees?
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What is the process for renaming USPS facilities, and how many similar designation bills does Congress typically consider each year?
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Sponsor · R-TN-2
Tim Burchett
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In Congress
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House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-12-10
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Legislative timeline
2025-12-10 · senate · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025-12-09 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-12-09 · house · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5099)
2025-12-09 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5099)
2025-12-09 · house · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1372.
2025-12-09 · house · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5099-5100)
2025-12-09 · house · Floor
Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025-04-30 · house · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
2025-04-30 · house · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-02-14 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Gov Reform.
2025-02-14 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-02-14 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House

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