H.R. 6808Passed one chamberGovernment & democracy
Columbia, Tennessee post office set to be renamed for Navy medic
Data as of July 22, 2026
HR 6808 would rename a Columbia, Tennessee post office after Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis.AI-decoded35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
This bill renames the USPS building at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building." It is a ceremonial naming bill with no other provisions. Official documents, maps, and records referring to the building would need to use the new name.
Who does it affect?
Residents of Columbia, Tennessee who use this post office are the main group affected. Veterans' groups and historical organizations interested in honoring Willis's service may also take interest.
Why does it matter?
The renaming does not change postal services, operations, or policies. It is a symbolic gesture to commemorate Willis, likely a Navy medic with local ties.
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 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building.
- Introduced:
- December 17, 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