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Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Bill
Recent Bills/Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Bill

Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Bill

IntroducedFebruary 4, 2026
Passed House1 month ago
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Sitting in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
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Government Operations and PoliticsCongressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyPostal serviceVirginia
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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?
  1. 1This bill names a post office in Virginia Beach after Colonel Edward Shames.
  2. 2The post office is located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  3. 3All official references will use the new name for this post office.
  4. 4Colonel Edward Shames is recognized for his military service.
  5. 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".

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IntroducedFeb 4
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HouseSep 16
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Sitting in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

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Donald Trump
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