H.R. 5831Passed one chamberGovernment & democracy
Waupaca post office to be renamed for Master Sgt. Melvin Handrich
Data as of July 22, 2026
HR 5831 renames the Waupaca, Wisconsin post office to honor Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich.AI-decoded35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
The bill renames the U.S. Postal Service building at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the "Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building." It also requires that any future official references to the building in laws, maps, documents, or records use the new name.
Who does it affect?
Residents of Waupaca who use this post office are affected, along with anyone referencing the building in official documents going forward. Wisconsin's congressional delegation sponsored the bill.
Why does it matter?
The change is symbolic and does not alter the post office's operations, services, or management. It formally honors Handrich's military service through the building's official name.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building.
- Introduced:
- October 24, 2025
- Latest action:
- April 15, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov