HR-9905-119
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by Daniel Goldman (D-NY)
What it does
This bill would designate the United States Postal Service facility at 114 John Street in New York, New York as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office." It makes no other changes to postal operations, staffing, or funding.
Who benefits
The honoree's family, associates, and community members who sought the designation. No other group gains materially.
Who is hurt
No group is meaningfully affected. The designation changes signage and official references, not postal service or spending.
Supporters argue
Supporters argue the designation honors Jack Greenberg's contributions and recognition by his community, and follows the long-standing congressional custom of naming local postal facilities after notable figures. They note the bipartisan, bicameral New York delegation's broad co-sponsorship reflects local consensus for the honor.
Opponents argue
Opponents argue that commemorative naming bills, however well-intentioned, consume floor time and committee resources that could go to substantive legislation. They contend that local recognition of this kind could instead be handled through state or municipal action rather than an act of Congress.
Constitutional context
This bill raises no constitutional question beyond Congress's authority under the Seat of Government and Necessary and Proper Clauses to establish and administer post offices.
Checks and balances
Congress designates the name through ordinary legislation, and the Postal Service implements it administratively; no new authority is created for any branch.
Historical precedent
Congress routinely passes similar bills naming individual post office facilities after local figures.