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Congress·In Committee·S. 5241
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office".
Post Office Renaming: John Madden Memorial Post Office
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Very likely to pass
Post office naming bills are routine, non-controversial, and almost always pass when supported by the state's senators.
Key Points
This bill proposes renaming the post office building at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota. The new name would be the John Madden Memorial Post Office to honor the famous football coach and broadcaster who was born in that city.
If this bill passes, all official federal maps, documents, and records will use the new name for this location. This is a common way for Congress to recognize the achievements of notable citizens in their hometowns.
The change will not affect how mail is delivered or how the post office operates for local residents. It is a ceremonial gesture that requires approval from both the House and the Senate before it can take effect.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Aug 4, 2026Senate
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.
Aug 4, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office".
Bill NumberS 5241
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
