To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office.
Summary
This bill, H.R. 6694, proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office." The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 12, 2025, by Mr. Morelle and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
The designation is intended to honor Lieutenant James N. Lyons. The bill itself is very short and focused on the single act of renaming the post office.
Passage of the bill would formally change the name of the specified post office.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill is the renaming of a specific post office. This will require the USPS to update its records and signage to reflect the new name.
There are no anticipated impacts beyond the administrative changes associated with the renaming. The bill does not address any substantive policy issues.
Potential Benefits
- Symbolic recognition of Lieutenant James N. Lyons.
- May foster a sense of community pride.
- Could increase awareness of Lieutenant Lyons' contributions.
- No direct economic benefits, but may indirectly support local morale.
- Simple, straightforward act of commemoration.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal direct disadvantages.
- Potential cost for signage changes, although likely minimal.
- May be perceived as a low-priority use of legislative time.
- No significant impact on broader policy issues.
- Opportunity cost: time spent on this could be spent on other issues.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the U.S. Constitution. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to establish post offices and post roads, which implicitly includes the power to name them.
The bill does not infringe upon any individual liberties or rights protected by the Constitution or its amendments. It is a routine act of Congress.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).