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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1461

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building".

Rename Sewickley post office for Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole

Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Renames the U.S. Post Office at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley to honor Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole.
  • Mail delivery, prices, and hours stay the same for customers.
  • Signs, maps, and federal records would use the new name.
  • Local impact only; it mainly honors a community figure.
  • No new spending or programs are created.
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Milestones

5 milestones12 actions
Dec 10, 2025Senate

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.

Dec 9, 2025House

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

Dec 9, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5097)

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

Dec 9, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5097)

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

Dec 9, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1461.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building".

Bill NumberHR 1461
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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Cosponsors

(16)
D: 6R: 10

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