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HR 1431119th CongressIntroducedHouse

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office.

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jul 17, 2026
Latest Action Date
Apr 15, 2026

Latest Action

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

Official Summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 1431 in the 119th Congress, proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office. 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 provided.

Bottom Line

H.R. 1431 seeks to rename a specific USPS facility in Spring Lake, New Jersey, in honor of James J. Howard, with no further policy or funding implications detailed.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates a USPS facility at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, Spring Lake, NJ, as the James J. Howard Post Office.
  • The bill originated in the House and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • No detailed summary or full text is available to provide additional context or provisions.
Who Benefits?

['United States Postal Service', 'Residents and postal customers in Spring Lake, New Jersey', 'Community members recognizing James J. Howard']

Potential Concerns

['No information on implementation costs or funding is provided.', 'The bill does not specify any changes to USPS operations or authority.', 'Oversight or enforcement considerations are not applicable given the nature of the bill.']

Political Context

Naming federal buildings, including USPS facilities, after notable individuals is a common congressional practice. This bill follows standard legislative procedures for such designations and is currently under Senate committee review.

Hidden Impact Review

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Funding Implications
Operational Impact
Indirect Effects

["Potential increased community recognition or local pride associated with the facility's new name.", 'Possible minor administrative updates required for signage and official USPS records.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks detailed text and a summary, limiting transparency about any ancillary provisions or costs. Monitoring the committee review process may provide additional information. Given the bill's nature as a naming designation, oversight considerations are minimal.

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

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