To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 6006, would officially rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama. Following enactment, any official documents, maps, or records referring to this post office would use the new name, "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office."
The primary effect of this legislation is symbolic, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. It does not alter the services provided by the post office or change its operational structure. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Shomari Figures and has already passed the House of Representatives.
The bill's next step is to be considered by the Senate. If the Senate passes the bill, it will then be sent to the President for signature. If signed into law, the renaming of the Tuskegee, Alabama post office will officially take effect.
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Official summary
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".
Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6006 do?
- This bill, H.R. 6006, would officially rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama. Following enactment, any official documents, maps, or records referring to this post office would use the new name, "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office." The primary effect of this legislation is symbolic, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. It does not alter the services provided by the post office or change its operational structure. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Shomari Figures and has already passed the House of Representatives. The bill's next step is to be considered by the Senate. If the Senate passes the bill, it will then be sent to the President for signature. If signed into law, the renaming of the Tuskegee, Alabama post office will officially take effect.
- Has H.R. 6006 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6006. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6006?
- H.R. 6006 was sponsored by Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), with 13 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6006?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (17 Sep 2026).
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