Bill · H.R. 2141· House(119-HR-2141)

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 409 South Hicks Street in Lawrenceville, Virginia, as the "James Solomon Russell Post Office".

Age: 54 years

Virginia

Introduced: 3/14/2025
Last activity: 3/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Jennifer McClellan
Cosponsors: - 6 - 2

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes to change the name of a specific United States Postal Service facility. The facility is located at 409 South Hicks Street in Lawrenceville, Virginia. If passed, it will be known as the "James Solomon Russell Post Office." The bill also ensures that any existing official records or documents referring to this facility will now use the new name.

Yes

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+2
The bill honors the legacy of James Solomon Russell, a significant figure for the African American community.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+2
Naming a facility after James Solomon Russell provides historical recognition for a significant African American figure.