Bill · S. 2394· Senate(119-S-2394)
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill names a specific post office building after an elected official to honor them. It targets the United States Postal Service facility located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas. Under the bill, this location will officially be known as the Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building. Any official government record, map, law, or document that refers to this facility must use the new name. The legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Cruz alongside Senator Cornyn. Ultimately, the bill was reported by Senator Paul without any amendments.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+1
Honoring community figures may have a slight positive impact across age groups.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
Honoring community figures may have a slight positive impact across age groups.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
As Amarillo is an urban area, residents might feel a connection to local recognition.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Honoring a local figure: Section 1(a) names the post office facility in Amarillo, Texas, as the Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building, which recognizes the individual for whom the building is named.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts found: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- 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. 576.
- 8/6/2026
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 7/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
John CornynRepublican · Texas