A bill 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."

Bill 118 s 5022, also known as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building Act," is a piece of legislation that 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 American society 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 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 in the United States. If passed, the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building Act" would officially rename the postal facility at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building." This bill does not propose any additional funding or changes to postal services, but rather focuses on recognizing and honoring the historical significance of John Mercer Langston.