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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building".
1/27/2025, 8:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7385
Bill 118 hr 7385, also known as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building Act," aims to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building."
John Mercer Langston was a prominent African American politician, attorney, and diplomat who made significant contributions to the civil rights movement in the 19th century. Langston was the first African American to be elected to public office in the United States when he was elected to the town council of Oberlin, Ohio in 1855. He later served as the first African American congressman from Virginia during Reconstruction.
The bill seeks to honor Langston's legacy and contributions to American history by naming the postal facility in Petersburg, Virginia after him. This designation would serve as a reminder of Langston's pioneering efforts in advancing civil rights and equality for all Americans. If passed, the bill would officially rename the facility as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building," ensuring that Langston's name and legacy are preserved for future generations.
John Mercer Langston was a prominent African American politician, attorney, and diplomat who made significant contributions to the civil rights movement in the 19th century. Langston was the first African American to be elected to public office in the United States when he was elected to the town council of Oberlin, Ohio in 1855. He later served as the first African American congressman from Virginia during Reconstruction.
The bill seeks to honor Langston's legacy and contributions to American history by naming the postal facility in Petersburg, Virginia after him. This designation would serve as a reminder of Langston's pioneering efforts in advancing civil rights and equality for all Americans. If passed, the bill would officially rename the facility as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building," ensuring that Langston's name and legacy are preserved for future generations.
Congressional Summary of HR 7385
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building."
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Current Status of Bill HR 7385
Bill HR 7385 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since January 4, 2025. Bill HR 7385 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2024. Bill HR 7385's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-239. as of January 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7385
Total Number of Sponsors
12Democrat Sponsors
12Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7385
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional tributes
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Postal service
- Virginia
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7385
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building".
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building".
Comments

Darren Briggs
538
11 months ago
This bill is so dumb, why are they wasting time on this crap when there are more important issues to address? SMH.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7385
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