HR7607-118

Enrolled (Passed Congress)

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street in the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, New Jersey, as the George Henry White Post Office Building.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 8, 2024

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill officially names a U.S. Postal Service facility in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey as the 'George Henry White Post Office Building.' It also requires that all federal references to this facility use the new designated name.

Who Benefits and How

  • The legacy of George Henry White: White was the last African American congressman to serve during the post-Reconstruction era (representing North Carolina, 1897-1901). After leaving Congress, he moved to Cape May County, NJ, where he practiced law, founded a bank, and helped establish the all-Black community of Whitesboro. This naming preserves his historical legacy.
  • The local community of Middle Township and Cape May County: The designation recognizes an important local historical figure and may increase community awareness of the area's history.

Who Bears the Burden and How

  • USPS administrative costs: The Postal Service incurs minor administrative costs to update signage, documents, and records to reflect the new name. These costs are negligible.

Key Provisions

  • Names the USPS facility at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street, Middle Township, Cape May County, NJ as the 'George Henry White Post Office Building'
  • Requires all federal laws, maps, regulations, documents, and records to reference the facility by its new name

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Designates a United States Postal Service facility in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey as the 'George Henry White Post Office Building' in honor of George Henry White, the last African American congressman of the post-Reconstruction era.

Key Policy Areas

Federal Government Operations, Postal Service, Commemorations

Primary Purpose

Designates a United States Postal Service facility in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey as the 'George Henry White Post Office Building' in honor of George Henry White, the last African American congressman of the post-Reconstruction era.

Policy Domains

Federal Government Operations Postal Service Commemorations

Legislative Progress

Enrolled (Passed Congress)
Introduced Committee Passed
Sep 25, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment

Jun 4, 2024

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland …

Mar 8, 2024

Mr. Van Drew (for himself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, …

Mar 8, 2024 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from enr version)

Mar 8, 2024 (inferred)

Passed Senate (inferred from enr version)

Mar 8, 2024 (inferred)

Enrolled Bill (inferred from enr version)

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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