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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building".

5/29/2025, 5:20 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1372

Bill 119 hr 1372, also known as the "Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building Act," aims to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building."

The bill specifically honors Reverend Harold Middlebrook, a prominent civil rights leader and community activist in Knoxville. Reverend Middlebrook played a significant role in the civil rights movement, working alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and participating in numerous protests and demonstrations to advance the cause of racial equality.

By naming the post office building after Reverend Middlebrook, the bill seeks to recognize his contributions to the Knoxville community and his tireless efforts to promote social justice and equality. This designation serves as a tribute to Reverend Middlebrook's legacy and the impact he has had on the local community. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1372 is a bipartisan effort to honor Reverend Harold Middlebrook and commemorate his important work in advancing civil rights and social justice in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Congressional Summary of HR 1372

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building".

Current Status of Bill HR 1372

Bill HR 1372 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2025. Bill HR 1372 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2025.  Bill HR 1372's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15. as of April 30, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1372

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1372

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1372

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building".
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building".

Comments

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Boden Terry

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9 months ago

I don't think this bill is a good idea. Why should we be spending taxpayer money to rename a post office after someone? Who benefits from this?