Rochester post office would be renamed for Minister Franklin Florence
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Sponsor: Joseph D. Morelle · Representative · NY
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Official title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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The bill renames a Rochester, NY post office after civil rights activist Minister Franklin Florence.
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What does this do?
This bill renames the USPS building at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office." The new name would apply to all official documents, maps, and records referencing the facility.
Who does it affect?
The change affects the local Rochester community and postal customers who use this specific branch. It honors Minister Franklin Florence, a Rochester-based civil rights activist.
Why does it matter?
The building's signage and official name would change, but postal services, operations, and policies remain unaffected. The bill has no impact on postal users outside this location.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Jan 14, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 14, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 30, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.