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H.R. 8669·119th Congress·Introduced May 7, 2026

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office".

IntroducedGovernment Operations and PoliticsNarrow
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Sponsor
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Committees
Oversight and Government Reform Committee (primary)
Last action
May 20, 2026

Bottom line

H.R. 8669 renames a post office in Bronx, New York, in honor of Eliot L. Engel, a former Member of Congress.

What it actually does

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office." It further stipulates that all official references in laws, maps, regulations, documents, papers, or other records of the United States to this facility shall be deemed to refer to the newly designated name.

Section 1(a)

Designation of Eliot L. Engel Post Office

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This section formally renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, to the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office." This change is a symbolic honor, typically recognizing a notable public servant or figure from the local community for their contributions.

Section 1(b)

References to the Designated Facility

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This section ensures that any existing or future official documents, including laws, maps, regulations, and other records of the United States, that refer to the post office at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, will automatically be interpreted as referring to the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office." This prevents confusion and ensures the new name is consistently applied across all official contexts.

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