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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 1706

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building".

Buffalo post office renamed for William J. Donovan

Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Renames the U.S. Post Office at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo as the William J. Donovan Post Office Building
  • Does not change your mail service, delivery times, prices, or hours
  • Your address stays the same; mail sent to the old name will still arrive
  • Signs, maps, and federal records would use the new name
  • Honors William J. Donovan, a historic figure from New York; everyday impact is minimal
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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 H2848)

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. 1706.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building".

Bill NumberHR 1706
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

(26)
D: 19R: 7

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