Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB4836

Introduced
8/1/25  

Caption

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office".

Impact

If enacted, HB 4836 will result in the formal renaming of the post office, allowing it to be referenced in legal, administrative, and other official documents by its new name. This legislative designation contributes to the preservation of community history and public acknowledgment of the honorees' contributions. The naming of public facilities after notable figures can foster a sense of pride among residents and encourages civic engagement.

Summary

House Bill 4836 aims to officially designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma as the 'Oscar J. Upham Post Office'. This type of legislation is often utilized to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities or the nation. By commemorating Oscar J. Upham in this way, the bill serves to recognize his legacy and the impact he may have had on the local area and its residents.

Contention

While honoring individuals through naming public facilities is generally well-received, it can sometimes spark discussions regarding the criteria for such honors. Some may question whether the recognition aligns with community values or if the individuals designated have a comprehensive legacy that warrants such honor. Nonetheless, it appears that HB 4836 is uncontroversial given the lack of recorded opposition or debate surrounding its provisions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB3728

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts, as the "Caroline Chang Post Office".

US HB1555

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2300 Sylvan Avenue in Modesto, California, as the "Corporal Michael D. Anderson Jr. Post Office Building".

US HB8057

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California, as the "Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office".

US HB9285

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3913 Leland Avenue Northwest in Comstock Park, Michigan, as the "Captain Miguel Justin Nava Post Office".

US SB5393

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 South 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon, as the "Elizabeth Furse Post Office Building".

US HB8976

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West White Street in Millstadt, Illinois, as the "Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt Post Office".

US HB9775

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 North Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana, as the "Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building".

US HB9255

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office".

US HB5305

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1157 West Mission Avenue in Escondido, California, as the "Captain E. Royce Williams Post Office Building".

US SB5019

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.