Martin L. Graber Post Office Naming

Full Title:
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the Martin L. Graber Post Office.

Summary#

This bill gives a name to a United States Postal Service building in Fort Madison, Iowa. It would officially call the USPS facility at 1019 Avenue H the "Martin L. Graber Post Office." The bill also says that any official reference to that facility should use the new name.

  • Main change: The postal facility at 1019 Avenue H, Fort Madison, Iowa, is designated the Martin L. Graber Post Office.
  • Official references: Laws, maps, regulations, and other U.S. records that refer to this facility will be treated as referring to the new name.
  • No change to services: The bill does not change how the post office operates, its staff, or services provided.
  • Scope: This is a naming (honorary) action, not a change in law about postal policy or funding.

What it means for you#

  • Residents of Fort Madison: The local post office will have an official new name. Mail delivery, hours, and services should remain the same.
  • People who use the post office: Addresses and mail delivery points do not change; only the facility’s official name does.
  • United States Postal Service: The USPS would update signs, internal records, and any federal records that refer to the facility.
  • Local government and mapping services: Federal records and maps that name the facility will be treated as using the new name; private maps and databases may update on their own schedules.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

  • The bill text does not include a cost estimate or a fiscal note.
  • This could mean small administrative costs for new signage, letterhead, web pages, and database updates. It could also mean staff time to make those changes.
  • The bill does not say who must pay for any signs or other updates.

Proponents' View#

  • The bill appears intended to honor Martin L. Graber by naming a federal building after him.
  • Supporters may argue that naming a local post office recognizes service or contributions to the community.
  • The action is narrowly focused and does not change postal operations or law.

Opponents' View#

  • One concern is that the bill does not explain costs or identify funding for signs and administrative updates.
  • The bill does not explain why this facility was chosen or describe any selection process; some may see a lack of transparency.
  • Because the bill only changes a name, some may question whether congressional time should be used for facility namings rather than other matters.