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S 4830

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Waianae, Hawaii, as the "United States Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building".

119th Congress Introduced by Mazie Hirono and 1 co-sponsor

Designates the Waianae, Hawaii post office as the United States Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building, a ceremonial honor with no impact on services.

Introduced in Senate
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Bill Summary · S 4830

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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