AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Feb 19, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 19, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho with a new official name: the Representative Maxine Bell Post Office.
- The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 7, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- The committee ordered the bill to be reported favorably without amendment on August 6, 2026.
- The committee reported the bill without amendment on September 14, 2026.
- The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar as General Order No. 572 on September 14, 2026.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The official summary does not document any operational, budgetary, or functional effects beyond the name designation itself.
- No documented effects on postal service operations, staffing, funding, or services are stated in the bill or summary.
- The summary does not establish economic, community, or other impacts.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- As of September 14, 2026, the bill awaits further Senate action on the Legislative Calendar.
- No scheduled vote date has been announced in the recorded actions.
- The committee reported the bill without written report or amendment.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 572.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
- Aug 6, 2026 — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Jan 7, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Jan 7, 2025 — Introduced in Senate