A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the “Chief Zeb Smith Post Office”.
Latest action (6 Aug 2026): Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
What this bill does
S. 58 would rename the U.S. Postal Service facility at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office." Any future references to that facility in federal law, maps, regulations, or other official documents would be updated to use the new name. The bill makes no other changes to Postal Service operations, funding, or services.
This is a commemorative naming bill, so its direct effects are limited to that one building's official designation. It primarily affects USPS recordkeeping and signage for the Fritch, Texas location, and serves to honor the individual for whom it is named; it has no broader impact on postal customers, employees, or policy.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 9, 2025, by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), with Sen. John Cornyn as a cosponsor, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. On August 6, 2026, that committee ordered the bill reported favorably without amendment. Next, it would go to the full Senate for a vote; if passed there, it would then need to pass the House and be signed by the President before becoming law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the Chief Zeb Smith Post Office.
Timeline
6 Aug 2026
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 58 do?
- S. 58 would rename the U.S. Postal Service facility at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office." Any future references to that facility in federal law, maps, regulations, or other official documents would be updated to use the new name. The bill makes no other changes to Postal Service operations, funding, or services. This is a commemorative naming bill, so its direct effects are limited to that one building's official designation. It primarily affects USPS recordkeeping and signage for the Fritch, Texas location, and serves to honor the individual for whom it is named; it has no broader impact on postal customers, employees, or policy. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 9, 2025, by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), with Sen. John Cornyn as a cosponsor, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. On August 6, 2026, that committee ordered the bill reported favorably without amendment. Next, it would go to the full Senate for a vote; if passed there, it would then need to pass the House and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has S. 58 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Aug 2026, S. 58 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S. 58?
- S. 58 was sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] (Republican-TX), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 58?
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (6 Aug 2026).
Related bills in Government Operations and Politics
Recognizing the 25th pastoral anniversary of Bishop C.T. Wells and the ministry of Emmanuel Church.
National Fossil Act of 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the “Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building”.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the “Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building”.
Bill100 mirrors the public U.S. legislative record from Congress.gov and GovTrack and adds plain-English AI summaries. It is an information tool, not legal, compliance or lobbying advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress or any government agency. AI summaries can simplify or omit detail — every bill links to the official source; verify there before you rely on it.