To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Wai'anae, Hawai'i, as the "U.S Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building".

119th Congress Introduced by Joyce Beatty and 10 co-sponsors

Renames the Wai‘anae post office as the “U.S Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building,” reflecting a branding/monument-like recognition without altering services.

Introduced in House

Summary of HR 8945 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

Designates a United States Postal Service facility in Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i (86-014 Farrington Highway) as the “U.S Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building.”

The designation serves to honor U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa for her public service and contributions.

Key provisions

Official designation: The bill would rename the specified USPS post office building in Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i, to the “U.S Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building.”

Legislative action: Requires or authorizes the appropriate USPS and federal authorities to implement the name designation on building signage and formal references in official materials, in accordance with standard designation procedures.

Internal housekeeping: May require the Secretary of the Treasury and the Postmaster General to make necessary administrative changes (e.g., signage, plaques, and records) to reflect the new designation.

Affected entities and stakeholders

Primary: United States Postal Service and the Wai‘anae community that uses or relies on the designated post office facility.

Honoree and family: Colleen Hanabusa and her relatives, as the individual being honored.

General public and local policymakers: Residents and local government in Hawai‘i who interact with the post office or engage in federal designation ceremonies.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and referral: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on May 20, 2026.

Likely process: After committee evaluation, the bill would proceed to the House floor for consideration, then potentially to the Senate (if applicable) for passage and presidential signature.

Implementation timeline: Dependent on the legislative timeline and USPS administrative processes following enactment.

Additional context

The bill lists a broad set of co-sponsors from both parties and leadership figures, indicating a cross-party and cross-venue interest in the designation.

No fiscal provisions or funding appropriations appear in the summary; the designation typically involves administrative actions rather than sizable new spending.

Practical impact for the public

The post office building would bear the name recognizing Colleen Hanabusa, which may be used in official signage, maps, and references in federal and local communications.

The designation does not change postal operations, services, or staffing levels; it primarily affects branding and monument-like recognition.

If you’d like, I can add a brief background on Colleen Hanabusa or provide context on similar post office designations in other jurisdictions.