House · HR 8193 · 119th Congress
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gil Whitney Post Office Building".
Summary
This bill renames the post office at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio. It will officially be called the 'Gil Whitney Post Office Building.' The name change applies to all government maps, records, and documents that mention this location.
In Favor
Naming a post office honors a person's service to the local community. This bill gives Xenia residents a lasting public way to remember Gil Whitney. It costs nothing and creates a permanent tribute in a building people use every day.
Against
This bill is purely symbolic and creates no programs, services, or benefits for residents. Congress spends limited floor time on naming bills instead of bigger issues. No real trade-offs exist here beyond the opportunity cost of legislative attention.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This bill officially names a post office in Xenia, Ohio, after Gil Whitney. The building is located at 189 East Main Street.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The bill focuses only on renaming the one post office building. No other provisions are included, so it stays on topic.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
People in Xenia, Ohio, who use or work at that post office will interact with the new name. The United States Postal Service must update any official records that reference this building.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The bill does not authorize or appropriate any specific dollar amount. Any costs would come from the Postal Service updating signs and official records to reflect the new name.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
Any government document, map, or record that names this facility must be updated to use the new name. Failing to update those records could cause confusion about which building is being referenced.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 10/16/2026