To designate 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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The gist
- Renames the post office at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach to honor Colonel Edward Shames, a local World War II veteran.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: the Shames family, Virginia Beach veterans community, and locals proud of the area's military history.
- Loses: no one materially; symbolic naming only.
What it does
- Officially designates the United States Postal Service (USPS) building at 1225 Kempsville Road as the Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building.
- Requires all federal laws, maps, and documents to use the new name.
- Creates no funding, no programs, no policy changes.
Why should I care?
Supporters say naming public buildings after veterans keeps local history alive and costs almost nothing. Critics argue Congress spends too much floor time on symbolic naming bills instead of major legislation. An alternative being debated: bundle naming bills into one annual package to free up time. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.