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HR 5773119th CongressIn Committee
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".
Introduced: Oct 17, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-Illinois)
Standard Summary
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This bill would designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building." It requires that all references to that facility in federal laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records refer to it by that name. The designation is ceremonial and does not authorize funding, alter USPS operations, or change how mail is served at the facility.
Key Points
- 1designation of the Palatine USPS facility: 1300 East Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building."
- 2References to the facility in official federal documents must use the new name.
- 3No changes to USPS services, staff, or funding are included; the bill is a symbolic naming act.
- 4Introduced in the 119th Congress (House) on October 17, 2025, with multiple Illinois representatives listed as sponsors; referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 5The bill does not authorize spending or alter existing federal programs beyond the naming designation.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Residents and users of the Palatine USPS facility (including USPS employees) who rely on mail services at 1300 East Northwest Highway.Secondary group/area affected: Local and state communities in Palatine, Illinois, and the broader federal records and maps that reference USPS facilities.Additional impacts: Minor administrative tasks to update official records, signs, and references across federal documents; potential small, one-time signage or administrative costs (not funded by the bill itself). No impact on USPS operations, contract terms, or budget is anticipated from the designation alone.
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