Bill · H.R. 7517· House(119-HR-7517)
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building".
- Introduced
- 2/11/2026
- Last activity
- 2/12/2026 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2204)
- Sponsored by
- Glenn Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 7
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill names a specific United States Postal Service facility after an individual. The building is located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania. Moving forward, it will be designated as the Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building. Any official records, laws, or maps of the United States will use this new name for the facility. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2026.
Yes
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The bill provides official recognition and documentation consistency for a post office located in a rural community.
Does this invest in rural communities?+1
The bill designates a specific postal facility in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, which provides formal recognition to a local rural landmark.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill ensures all official legal and regulatory records are updated to reflect the new name of the facility.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1 names the postal facility at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building, which honors an individual through this official federal designation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2204)
- 2/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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