Overview: HR 6119, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 South Chestnut Avenue in Marshfield, Wisconsin, as the "Army Corporal Gordon 'Gordy' Richard Schmoll Post Office Building", Introduced in House, November 18, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 202 South Chestnut Avenue in Marshfield, Wisconsin, as the "Army Corporal Gordon 'Gordy' Richard Schmoll Post Office Building". The bill aims to honor the memory and service of Army Corporal Gordon "Gordy" Richard Schmoll, a native of Marshfield who was killed in action during the Vietnam War.
Key Provisions:
- Designates the USPS facility at 202 South Chestnut Avenue in Marshfield, Wisconsin, as the "Army Corporal Gordon 'Gordy' Richard Schmoll Post Office Building"
- Requires the Postal Service to erect a plaque or sign at the facility to commemorate the designation
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The local community in Marshfield, Wisconsin, where the post office is located, will be impacted by the name change to honor a fallen soldier from the area
- The Postal Service will be responsible for updating the facility's signage and commemorating the designation
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the Postal Service would be required to designate the facility and install the appropriate signage.
