Bill · H.R. 1372· House(119-HR-1372)
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building".
- Introduced
- 2/14/2025
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 594.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Burchett
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
- On Senate calendar
What this bill would do
This bill names a specific United States Postal Service facility after Reverend Harold Middlebrook. The building is located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee. Once the bill passes, the post office will be officially known as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building. Any official government documents, maps, or laws that mention this facility must use the new name. The bill was received in the Senate, referred to a committee, and reported without amendment.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1: This section officially designates the postal facility located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building. This is a positive outcome for anyone who wishes to honor Reverend Harold Middlebrook through this naming recognition.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that cause negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- 9/14/2026
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 594.
- 8/6/2026
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 12/10/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 12/9/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5099)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5099)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1372.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5099-5100)
- Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 4/30/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
- 2/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Gov Reform.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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