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HR 1372119th CongressPassed HouseHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building.

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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jul 13, 2026
Latest Action Date
Dec 10, 2025

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 1372 of the 119th Congress, proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building. The bill is currently in process, having been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. No additional legislative text or detailed summary is available.

Bottom Line

H.R. 1372 seeks to rename a USPS facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, in honor of Reverend Harold Middlebrook, with no further policy or funding implications detailed.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, with a commemorative name.
  • It has passed the House and is under consideration in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • No additional legislative provisions, funding changes, or policy directives are included in the available information.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service', 'Local community in Knoxville, Tennessee', 'Associates and legacy of Reverend Harold Middlebrook']

Potential Concerns

['No explicit concerns are identifiable due to lack of detailed bill text or summary.', 'Implementation considerations may include updating signage and official records for the facility.', 'No information on cost or funding for the designation process is provided.']

Political Context

The bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming or renaming federal buildings to honor individuals. It has moved from the House to the Senate and is currently referred to a relevant Senate committee for further consideration.

Hidden Impact Review

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Cost Implications
Operational Impact
Indirect Effects

['Potential minor administrative updates to USPS records and signage at the designated facility.', "Possible increased local recognition or community engagement related to the honoree's legacy."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks detailed text and official summary, limiting comprehensive analysis. Transparency would be improved by providing full legislative text and any cost or implementation assessments. Monitoring the committee review process may reveal additional considerations or amendments.

Passage Likelihood: UnknownConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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