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HR 5642119th CongressIn Committee
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 Echo Avenue in Miller Place, New York, as the "Christopher Pendergast Post Office Building".
Introduced: Sep 30, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-New York)
Infrastructure
Standard Summary
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This bill would designate the United States Postal Service facility at 47 Echo Avenue in Miller Place, New York, as the "Christopher Pendergast Post Office Building." Introduced in the 119th Congress, it designates a specific post office building by name and requires that any future reference to that facility in laws, maps, regulations, or other official records use the designated name. The measure is ceremonial and does not authorize new programs or funding, nor does it alter postal operations. If enacted, the designation would typically lead to new signage and updates to official records to reflect the name.
Key Points
- 1Designation: The USPS facility at 47 Echo Avenue, Miller Place, NY, would be officially named the "Christopher Pendergast Post Office Building."
- 2References: Any reference in U.S. law, maps, regulations, documents, or records to the facility would be treated as referring to the designated name.
- 3Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced in the House by Rep. LaLota (on behalf of himself and several co-sponsors) and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 4Nature of the bill: This is a ceremonial naming bill; it does not change postal services, operations, or funding.
- 5Sponsor and co-sponsors: The sponsor list includes Rep. LaLota and co-sponsors Rep. Tenney, Rep. Kennedy of New York, and Rep. Lawler.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Residents and USPS customers served by the Miller Place, NY post office, and the local community connected to Christopher Pendergast.Secondary group/area affected: Postal workers and USPS administration at the Miller Place facility, which may see signage changes and updated internal references.Additional impacts: Official records, maps, and signage would reflect the new post office name after enactment; potential minor costs for new signage and updating references in documents. The bill does not change mail delivery, service levels, or federal funding.
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