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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 6332· 119th Congress

Name Fairfax Post Office After Congressman Connolly

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building".

Sponsor
James Walkinshaw (D-VA)
Introduced
Dec 1, 2025
Last Action
Jul 14, 2026
Passage
78%
Introduced
Dec 1, 2025
Committee
Floor Vote
Jul 14, 2026
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Renames the U.S. Postal Service facility at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia to honor Congressman Gerald E. Connolly.
  • This is a ceremonial designation with no budget impact or operational changes.
  • The building's postal functions continue unchanged; only the official name changes.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Fairfax residents and postal workers will see Connolly's name on their local post office.
  • Connolly, a longtime Virginia congressman, receives a formal tribute to his public service.
  • No taxpayer cost: naming bills are routine congressional honors with minimal real-world impact.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • House passed it July 13, 2026. Senate received it and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
  • Senate committee approval is the next step; passage there is likely given bipartisan House support and noncontroversial nature.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov using bill number H.R. 6332 or contact your senator to express support.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Jul 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Jul 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4386)
  • Jul 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4386)
  • Jul 13, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6332.
  • Jul 13, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4386-4387)
  • Jul 13, 2026Mr. Sessions moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • Dec 2, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 2.