Grand Haven post office to be renamed for Ell Thomas Simantz
In markupH.R. 8999Latest action
Sponsor: Hillary J. Scholten · Representative · MI
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Official title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan, as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building".
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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HR 8999 would rename the Grand Haven, MI post office at 324 Washington Ave after Ell Thomas Simantz, at no federal cost.
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What does this do?
HR 8999 would officially rename the post office at 324 Washington Avenue in Grand Haven, Michigan, giving it the name "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building." The new name would apply to all official government documents, maps, and records that reference that location. The bill makes no changes to postal operations or services.
Who does it affect?
The bill was introduced by Representative Scholten along with several other Michigan representatives from both parties. It primarily affects residents of Grand Haven and anyone who uses or corresponds with that specific post office.
Why does it matter?
The renaming is a symbolic designation intended to recognize Ell Thomas Simantz. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review before any further votes.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 21, 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.