H.R. 4662 would rename the U.S. Postal Service facility at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office." The bill does not create a new program or change postal operations; it changes the official federal designation of one specific post office. It also directs that any federal law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record referring to that facility be read as referring to the new name. The practical effect is limited to signage, records, and public recognition at that location.
What This Bill Does
- Renames the USPS facility at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California.
- Official new name: the "Paul Ignatius Post Office."
- Applies the new name to federal references in laws, maps, regulations, documents, and records.
- Contains no funding, eligibility, or service changes.
Who This Bill Affects
For a typical constituent, this bill has virtually no practical effect on taxes, benefits, or federal services. If you use or visit the Glendale postal facility at 6444 San Fernando Road, the main change would be the building’s official name becoming the "Paul Ignatius Post Office" and related references being updated accordingly. For everyone else, the impact is purely symbolic and local.
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- Glendale residents and local postal customers They may welcome a public honor tied to a local federal building, especially if Paul Ignatius has significance to the community. The rename gives the site a distinct identity without changing postal operations.
- Supporters of commemorative recognition They often argue Congress should use naming bills to formally recognize public service, military service, or community contributions. A post office naming is a visible and lasting tribute at minimal administrative cost.
- Local elected officials and civic leaders They can use the designation to celebrate a person or story associated with the district. The bill offers a concrete way to mark local history in a federal facility.
- Government efficiency advocates They may argue Congress should spend limited legislative time on substantive policy rather than ceremonial renamings. From this view, the bill adds symbolism but not measurable public value.
- Taxpayers concerned about administrative churn Even small naming bills can require updates to signage, records, and internal references. Critics may see that as an unnecessary use of federal attention and staff time, even if the direct cost is limited.
- Constituents who prefer neutral federal facilities Some people dislike naming public buildings after individuals because it can seem political or arbitrary. They may prefer federal properties to remain functional and unnamed except for location.
Key Implications
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“"shall be known and designated as the 'Paul Ignatius Post Office'"”
This is the core legal effect: the Glendale facility receives a new official federal name. The building’s services do not change, but all public-facing and administrative references are meant to use the new designation.
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“"Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record"”
This protects continuity in federal records. It means older references to the Glendale USPS facility should still be understood to refer to the same location after the name change.
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“"located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California"”
The bill is site-specific, applying only to one postal facility. The effect is geographically narrow and does not extend to other post offices in Glendale or elsewhere.
Official Source & Bill Facts
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- Bill
- HR 4662
- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Official title
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".
- Policy area
- Government & Elections
- Latest action
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (June 29, 2026)
- Last updated
- June 30, 2026
Latest Status
June 29, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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