Bill · H.R. 1673· House(119-HR-1673)

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".

Age: 67 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 2/27/2025
Last activity: 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Madeleine Dean
Cosponsors: - 6 - 7

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes to rename a specific United States Postal Service facility. The target location is at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Once passed, the building will be officially known as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building." The legislation also includes instructions to update any existing official records or references to reflect this new name.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The designation of the building after Charles L. Blockson provides historical visibility for an African American legacy.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The bill honors Charles L. Blockson, a significant figure, which provides formal recognition of his legacy.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill provides a formal and updated designation for a local landmark in Norristown.