Summary of Bill: S. 4830 (119th Congress)
Purpose and Intent
- Designates a specific U.S. Postal Service facility in Hawaii as the “United States Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building.”
- The bill motions to honor former Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa by naming the Waianae, Hawaii post office after her.
Key Provisions
- Official designation: The USPS facility located at 86-014 Farrington Highway, Waianae, Hawaii, shall be known and designated as the “United States Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building.”
- No changes to the function, management, or operations of the post office beyond the naming designation.
- The designation is honorary and ceremonial; it does not alter postal rates, services, or staffing requirements.
Affected Parties and Impacts
- Primary beneficiary: Colleen Hanabusa (honorary naming), and by extension, the Waianae community by virtue of the recognized facility.
- USPS operations: No direct operational impact anticipated; standard mail services, hours, and management remain as currently established.
- Local residents and visitors: May encounter the new official name on mail-related signage, documentation, and ceremonial references.
Procedural and Timeline Details
- Introduction: Bill introduced in the Senate on 2026-06-18.
- Referral: Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGA) on the same date.
- Sponsors: Primary sponsor(s) include Senator Brian Schatz, with co-sponsors Senator Mazie Hirono and additional support noted for Colleen Hanabusa’s designation.
Additional Context
- This type of bill is commonly an honorific naming measure recognizing contributions of a former member of Congress or notable public figure.
- There are no fiscal implications stated in the summary, such as funding or administrative costs, beyond standard ceremonial naming considerations; typically, any signage updates would be handled by USPS within existing processes.
If you would like, I can add context about Colleen Hanabusa’s public service or compare similar postal-naming bills to illustrate common outcomes and timelines.
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