To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
What this bill does
H.R. 9026 is a bill that would officially rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office." The bill also specifies that any future references to this facility in federal laws, maps, regulations, or other official documents must use this new designated name.
This bill primarily affects the USPS facility in Oceanside, New York, and the local community it serves, as well as federal agencies that maintain records referencing the building. The designation is a commemorative gesture and does not appear to alter postal operations, services, or funding at the facility. The bill has bipartisan support, with cosponsors including Republican and Democratic members of New York's congressional delegation.
The bill was introduced on May 26, 2026, by Rep. Laura Gillen and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As of the latest action on July 22, 2026, the committee ordered the bill to be reported by voice vote, meaning it has cleared committee review and can now proceed to consideration by the full House of Representatives. If passed by the House, it would then need to be considered by the Senate before being sent to the President for signature to become law.
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Official summary
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office".
Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9026 do?
- H.R. 9026 is a bill that would officially rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office." The bill also specifies that any future references to this facility in federal laws, maps, regulations, or other official documents must use this new designated name. This bill primarily affects the USPS facility in Oceanside, New York, and the local community it serves, as well as federal agencies that maintain records referencing the building. The designation is a commemorative gesture and does not appear to alter postal operations, services, or funding at the facility. The bill has bipartisan support, with cosponsors including Republican and Democratic members of New York's congressional delegation. The bill was introduced on May 26, 2026, by Rep. Laura Gillen and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As of the latest action on July 22, 2026, the committee ordered the bill to be reported by voice vote, meaning it has cleared committee review and can now proceed to consideration by the full House of Representatives. If passed by the House, it would then need to be considered by the Senate before being sent to the President for signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 9026 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9026. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9026?
- H.R. 9026 was sponsored by Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4] (D-NY), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9026?
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (22 Jul 2026).
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