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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 1431

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".

Name Spring Lake, NJ Post Office for James J. Howard

Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • The post office at 2407 State Route 71 in Spring Lake would be named the James J. Howard Post Office.
  • Maps, signs, and federal records would use the new name going forward.
  • Mail delivery, hours, and prices would not change for customers.
  • Costs are minimal and mostly about updating signs and plaques.
InfrastructureTransportation

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Milestones

4 milestones12 actions
Apr 15, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 14, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 14, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Apr 14, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Apr 14, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1431.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".

Bill NumberHR 1431
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(11)
D: 8R: 3

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