Austin, Minnesota post office would be renamed for NFL legend John Madden
In committeeH.R. 9025Latest action
Sponsor: Brad Finstad · Representative · MN
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Official title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office".
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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HR 9025 would officially rename one Austin, MN post office the "John Madden Memorial Post Office" with no operational or cost changes.
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What does this do?
HR 9025 would give the post office at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota the official honorary name "John Madden Memorial Post Office." The bill changes only the building's name; operations, staffing, and costs remain the same. Future government documents, maps, and records referring to that location would use the new name.
Who does it affect?
The renaming primarily affects residents of Austin, Minnesota who use that post office, as well as anyone sending or receiving mail at that address. The bill was introduced by several Minnesota members of Congress and is currently under review by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Why does it matter?
John Madden, the well-known NFL coach and broadcaster who was born in Austin, Minnesota in 1936 and died in 2021, would be commemorated through the renaming. Naming post offices after notable Americans is an established practice Congress uses to honor individuals with ties to a community.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 26, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · May 26, 2026
- 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: — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.