What is the current status of HR 5831?

HR 5831 is currently: In Senate.

Who sponsored HR 5831?

HR 5831 was sponsored by Tony Wied (R), Rep.

Waupaca Post Office Name Change

IntroducedOctober 24, 2025

In Senate6 days ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Waiting for a Senate floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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

Why This Matters

This bill changes the name of the post office at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, to the 'Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building.'

If you live in Waupaca, you can now refer to your local post office by its new name honoring a local hero.

Who this affects

Residents of Waupaca · Visitors to the post office

What changes is this bill making?

1The new name honors Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich, recognizing his service.
2All official documents and maps will reflect this name change.
3The designation takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

Read the detailed summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the "Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building".

Read full document

Waupaca Post Office Name Change

IntroducedOctober 24, 2025

In Senate6 days ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Waiting for a Senate floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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

Why This Matters

This bill changes the name of the post office at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, to the 'Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building.'

If you live in Waupaca, you can now refer to your local post office by its new name honoring a local hero.

Who this affects

Residents of Waupaca · Visitors to the post office

What changes is this bill making?

1The new name honors Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich, recognizing his service.
2All official documents and maps will reflect this name change.
3The designation takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

Read the detailed summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the "Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building".

Read full document