Willingboro post office would be renamed for James A. Cotten under HR 8326
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Sponsor: Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. · Representative · NJ
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Official title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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HR 8326 would rename a Willingboro, NJ post office at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive for James A. Cotten.
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What does this do?
HR 8326 would officially rename the post office at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, the "James A. Cotten Post Office." The rename would extend to all official government documents, maps, and records referencing that building. The post office would continue to operate exactly as it does today, with no changes to services.
Who does it affect?
Residents of Willingboro, New Jersey who use that post office are directly affected, as are any government records referencing the location. The bill was introduced by several members of Congress from New Jersey and has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Why does it matter?
Renaming federal buildings after individuals is a routine and common practice Congress uses to honor people. The bill's current status in committee means it must clear that review before it can advance further.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 16, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Jul 22, 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: — Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.