# Plain Language Summary of H.R. 1431

This bill is a straightforward naming measure that designates the post office located at 2407 State Route 71 in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office." Essentially, it's renaming this specific postal facility to honor James J. Howard. When the bill passes, the building will officially be called by this new name, and all government records, maps, and documents referring to this location will be updated to reflect the change.

For people in Spring Lake, this means the post office where they mail packages and buy stamps will have a new official name. The change is purely ceremonial and symbolic—it doesn't affect how the post office operates, what services it provides, or any fees customers pay. Mail will continue to be delivered the same way, and the address remains the same for practical purposes. The bill was introduced by a group of New Jersey representatives, suggesting this is a local effort to honor someone significant to the community. This type of naming bill is common in Congress and typically passes without controversy since it's simply a way to recognize and memorialize individuals through public facilities.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".

Pallone, Frank

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office".