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H.R. 1706: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the “William J. Donovan Post Office Building”.

This bill proposes to officially name a specific postal facility in Buffalo, New York, as the “William J. Donovan Post Office Building.” The details are as follows:

Designation of the Building

The postal facility located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo will be designated with the new name. This means that all future references to this postal facility in laws, maps, regulations, documents, and other records will use the name “William J. Donovan Post Office Building.”

Implementation

The bill requires that the designation be recognized across various official documents and locations that reference this postal facility. This formal naming does not change the operations of the post office, but rather adds a commemorative title to the building.

Purpose of the Designation

The intent behind naming the post office after William J. Donovan is likely to honor his contributions or significance in relation to the area or to the nation, although further details regarding his background and achievements are not specified within this bill.

Legislative Process

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Kennedy of New York, with several co-sponsors also from New York. It has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for further consideration.

Implications

This bill primarily serves a ceremonial purpose, and it does not alter the operational functions of the United States Postal Service at this location. However, it reflects a legislative effort to commemorate significant individuals through local institutions.

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Actions

11 actions

Date	Action
Apr. 15, 2026	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Apr. 14, 2026	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2848-2849)
Apr. 14, 2026	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1706.
Apr. 14, 2026	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr. 14, 2026	Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr. 14, 2026	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2848)
Apr. 14, 2026	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2848)
Dec. 02, 2025	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec. 02, 2025	Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 2.
Feb. 27, 2025	Introduced in House
Feb. 27, 2025	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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