Charlotte, Michigan post office to be renamed for Francis C. Flaherty
Passed one chamberH.R. 9570Latest action
Sponsor: Tom Barrett · Representative · MI
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Official title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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The bill renames a Charlotte, Michigan post office as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building."
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What does this do?
This bill officially renames the USPS building at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building." All government documents, maps, and records referring to the facility must use the new name going forward.
Who does it affect?
Residents of Charlotte, Michigan, and the surrounding community are the ones directly affected, as they will see the new name used locally and in official references.
Why does it matter?
The change is a ceremonial gesture honoring a local figure and has no effect on postal operations, services, employees, or customers.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 2, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Sep 17, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate.