House · HR 6020 · 119th Congress
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building.
Summary
This bill renames a post office in Plainfield, Illinois, after Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. The building at 14855 South Van Dyke Road will officially carry his name. All government records and documents must use the new name going forward.
In Favor
Naming a post office honors a local veteran and keeps his memory alive in the community. It gives residents a daily reminder of his service and sacrifice. This is a simple, lasting way to show gratitude to those who served the country.
Against
This bill is purely symbolic and carries no real cost or trade-off. It does not change any policy, spend money, or affect anyone's rights. There is no meaningful downside to weigh against the honor it provides.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This bill renames a specific post office in Plainfield, Illinois, after Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. It targets the need to honor his memory with an official federal designation.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The bill stays focused on one task, which is renaming one postal facility. No unrelated provisions appear in the text.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
Residents of Plainfield, Illinois, may notice the new official name on the building and in records. The United States Postal Service must update any official references to that facility.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The bill does not authorize or appropriate any dollar amount. It shifts a small administrative duty onto the Postal Service to update records and references to reflect the new name.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
The main practical step required is updating all official documents, maps, and records that reference this facility. No other requirements or hurdles appear in the bill's text.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 8/8/2026