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HR 8193ReferredFederalhouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".

Introduced April 2, 2026Last action April 2, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would give an official name to a specific United States Post Office building located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio. If passed, that post office would be formally and officially known as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building" in honor of an individual named Gilman "Gil" Whitney.

Bills like this are a common and routine way for members of Congress to recognize and honor individuals — such as veterans, community leaders, or public servants — who have made a meaningful impact on their local community. The naming is symbolic and does not change how the post office operates or the services it provides to residents.

This legislation would have very limited practical impact. It primarily affects residents of Xenia, Ohio, and surrounding areas who use that particular post office, as the building would carry a new official name. The federal government would likely update signage and official records to reflect the new designation. No significant government spending or policy changes are involved.

The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which is the standard first step for this type of legislation. Post office naming bills are generally considered noncontroversial and often pass with little debate.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

April 2, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]ROH

Committees

Oversight and Government Reform

Legislative History

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Apr 2, 2026

Introduced in House

Apr 2, 2026

Introduced in House

Apr 2, 2026