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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 5831

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the "Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building".

Name Waupaca Post Office for Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich

Scheduled for House Floor Vote

This bill is on the House floor schedule this week under suspension of the rules.

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Key Points

  • Renames the post office at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca after Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich
  • Mail delivery, prices, and hours do not change for customers
  • New signs and federal records would use the new name, and maps may be updated
  • This is a local honor recognizing a service member; impact is mostly symbolic
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Milestones

4 milestones5 actions
Dec 2, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 2.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Dec 2, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Oct 24, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oct 24, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Oct 24, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the "Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building".

Bill NumberHR 5831
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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Cosponsors

(7)
D: 2R: 5

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