What is the current status of HR 7365?

HR 7365 is currently: Passed House.

Who sponsored HR 7365?

HR 7365 was sponsored by Jennifer Kiggans (R), Rep.

Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Bill

IntroducedFebruary 4, 2026

Passed House3 days ago

Intro

House

Senate

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Sitting in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

Government Operations and PoliticsCongressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyPostal serviceVirginia

Why This Matters

This bill officially names a post office in Virginia Beach after Colonel Edward Shames, honoring his military contributions. It ensures that all references to the post office will reflect this new name.

If you live in Virginia Beach, you will see the post office named after Colonel Edward Shames.

Who this affects

Residents in Virginia Beach · Visitors in Virginia Beach

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill names a post office in Virginia Beach after Colonel Edward Shames.
2The post office is located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
3All official references will use the new name for this post office.
4Colonel Edward Shames is recognized for his military service.
5The bill was introduced by Congresswoman Kiggans from Virginia.

Read the detailed summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".

Read full document

Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Bill

IntroducedFebruary 4, 2026

Passed House3 days ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Sitting in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

Government Operations and PoliticsCongressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyPostal serviceVirginia

Why This Matters

If you live in Virginia Beach, you will see the post office named after Colonel Edward Shames.

Who this affects

Residents in Virginia Beach · Visitors in Virginia Beach

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill names a post office in Virginia Beach after Colonel Edward Shames.
2The post office is located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
3All official references will use the new name for this post office.
4Colonel Edward Shames is recognized for his military service.
5The bill was introduced by Congresswoman Kiggans from Virginia.

Read the detailed summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".

Read full document