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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".

4/16/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1431

Bill 119 hr 1431, also known as the "James J. Howard Post Office Act," aims to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office." This bill is named in honor of James J. Howard, a former United States Representative from New Jersey who served in Congress from 1965 to 1988.

James J. Howard was known for his dedication to public service and his advocacy for environmental conservation and healthcare reform. By naming the postal facility after him, this bill seeks to commemorate his legacy and contributions to the community.

If passed, the facility at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, will be officially recognized as the "James J. Howard Post Office." This designation serves as a tribute to a respected public servant and highlights the importance of honoring individuals who have made significant impacts on their communities.

Congressional Summary of HR 1431

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".

Current Status of Bill HR 1431

Bill HR 1431 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since April 15, 2026. Bill HR 1431 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2025.  Bill HR 1431's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of April 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1431

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1431

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional tributes
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- New Jersey
- Postal service

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1431

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".

Comments

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Esmeralda Lanier

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2 hours ago

Ugh, can't believe they're doing this to the post office. It's gonna mess things up for sure. #notcool #badidea