Bills/H.R. 7365

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 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".

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Plain Language Summary

# HR 7365 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would officially rename a U.S. Postal Service building located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, from its current name to the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building." The facility is at 1225 Kempsville Road. If passed, the building would be commemorated under this new name honoring Colonel Edward Shames. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill primarily affects the Virginia Beach postal facility and residents who use it.

It's a naming designation with no significant budgetary or operational impact. The bill was introduced by Representative Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.

CRS Official Summary

This bill designates 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".

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Latest Action

February 4, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
February 4, 2026
Last Updated
February 4, 2026
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