To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15422 NY 104 in Martville, New York, as the "Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston Memorial Post Office Building".

119th Congress Introduced by Yvette Clarke and 21 co-sponsors

Designates the Martville, NY USPS facility as the Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston Memorial Post Office Building, updating official references to the new name.

Introduced in House

Summary of H.R. 8909 (119th Congress)

Purpose and Intent

H.R. 8909 designates a specific United States Postal Service facility in Martville, New York, as the “Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston Memorial Post Office Building.”

The bill serves a commemorative purpose, officially naming the local post office facility in honor of Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston.

Key Provisions

Designation (Section 1a): The USPS facility located at 15422 NY-104 in Martville, NY, shall be known as the “Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston Memorial Post Office Building.”

References (Section 1b): Any reference to the Martville facility in law, maps, regulations, documents, or other records shall be deemed to refer to the “Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston Memorial Post Office Building.”

Affected Entities and Impacts

Primary impact: The USPS facility at 15422 NY-104, Martville, New York.

Practical effect: All official references to this facility in federal records, maps, and regulations should reflect the memorial designation.

Public-facing impact: Local residents and visitors will encounter the memorial name in official signage and documentation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction and Sponsor: Bill introduced May 19, 2026 (by Ms. Tenney) with multiple co-sponsors.

Referral: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on May 19, 2026.

Status: As of the provided information, the bill has been referred to committee; no further action or passage timeline is given.

Background and Context (Implications)

Like many honorary designations, this bill does not alter USPS operations, funding, or services.

The designation is largely symbolic, aimed at recognizing an individual (Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston) and memorializing their service.

The bill follows a common legislative pattern for naming or renaming federal buildings or facilities.

Administrative Notes

If enacted, federal records, maps, and regulations would need to reflect the new designation.

Local stakeholders may reference the memorial name in community materials and commemorations.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to similar post office naming bills or outline any potential administrative steps the USPS would undertake to update signage and official references.