Bill Summary
This legislation is a bill that officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 514 Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, as the "Mildred Joyce Coleman Crump Post Office Building." The bill outlines that any official references to this postal facility in laws, maps, or other documents will now use this new name. This designation serves to honor Mildred Joyce Coleman Crump, recognizing her contributions or significance in relation to the community or the nation.
Possible Impacts
Here are three examples of how the legislation designating the facility as the "Mildred Joyce Coleman Crump Post Office Building" could affect people:
1. **Community Pride and Recognition**: The designation of the post office in honor of Mildred Joyce Coleman Crump may foster a sense of pride among local residents in Newark, New Jersey. It recognizes the contributions of an individual to the community or society at large, potentially inspiring residents, especially younger generations, to engage more with their community and understand the importance of civic involvement.
2. **Historical and Cultural Awareness**: By naming a federal facility after an individual, the legislation can enhance awareness and appreciation of that person's legacy and contributions. This might lead to educational initiatives or community events that celebrate Mildred Joyce Coleman Crump’s life and work, thereby enriching the cultural fabric of the area and encouraging discussions about history and social justice.
3. **Practical Implications for Postal Services**: The change in designation may require updates to postal service materials, such as signage, maps, and official documents, which could have logistical implications. While these changes are generally administrative, they could temporarily affect operations at that facility, such as delays in mail delivery or customer service as the transition is made. Additionally, residents and patrons may need to adjust to the new name in their communications and interactions with the postal service.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5717 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5717
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located
at 514 Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, as the ``Mildred
Joyce Coleman Crump Post Office Building''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 8, 2025
Mrs. McIver (for herself, Mr. Conaway, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mr.
Gottheimer, Mr. Kean, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Pallone, Ms. Pou,
Ms. Sherrill, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, and Mr. Van Drew) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform
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A BILL
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located
at 514 Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, as the ``Mildred
Joyce Coleman Crump Post Office Building''.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. MILDRED JOYCE COLEMAN CRUMP POST OFFICE BUILDING.
(a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service
located at 514 Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, shall be
known and designated as the ``Mildred Joyce Coleman Crump Post Office
Building''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Mildred
Joyce Coleman Crump Post Office Building''.
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