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HR 8105

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 819 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building".

119th Congress Introduced by Steve Cohen and 4 co-sponsors

The bill designates the Los Angeles USPS facility at 819 West Washington Blvd as the Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building, with no other operational changes.

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Bill Summary · HR 8105

Bill Summary: H.R.8105 (118th/119th Congress) — “Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building”

Note: This summary reflects the bill as introduced and the information available in the bill text and action history provided.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The bill designates a specific United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Los Angeles, California, as the “Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building.”
  • The designation serves as a symbolic recognition of Jerry T. Hodges, Jr., though the bill text does not provide biographical details about Hodges.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Section 1(a) Designation:
    • The USPS facility located at 819 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, shall be known and designated as the “Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building.”
  • Section 1(b) References:
    • Any reference in laws, maps, regulations, documents, papers, or other records to the facility shall be deemed to refer to the “Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building.”
  • There are no additional operational changes, funding provisions, or programmatic amendments included in the bill. The act is purely a ceremonial naming designation.

3) Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary Affected Entity: The USPS facility at 819 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Broader impact is ceremonial; no changes to USPS operations, staffing, funding, or governance are indicated.
  • Secondary impact: It creates a standardized naming reference for federal documents and maps that mention the facility.

4) Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Introduction Date: March 26, 2026.
  • Current Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • Next steps (if enacted): The bill would require passage by both the House of Representatives and the Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
  • There are no specified effective dates beyond the designation itself; the naming would take effect upon enactment.

Additional Notes

  • Sponsors and Co-Sponsors:
    • Primary sponsor: Ms. Kamlager-Dove, with several cosponsors: Ms. Moore (FL), Ms. Wilson (FL), Mr. Figures (GA), and Mr. Cohen (TN).
  • Legislative Focus: This is a naming designation bill, which is a common form of honoring individuals through federal property naming.

Plain-language Summary

This bill would honor Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. by officially naming the USPS facility at 819 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, the “Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building.” If enacted, all references to the building in federal documents would reflect this name. The bill contains no other changes to USPS operations, funding, or policy. It has been introduced and referred to the Oversight and Government Reform Committee for consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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