119-HR-1372 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

A simple, symbolic bill to rename the Knoxville, TN post office at 300 Macedonia Lane after Reverend Harold Middlebrook; it passed the House on December 9, 2025, and now awaits Senate action.

What It Does

The bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the “Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building,” and instructs federal records to use that name going forward. It does not change mail services, hours, or rates; the impact is honorary and symbolic, recognizing the namesake’s contributions.

Who’s For It

• Sponsor: Rep. Tim Burchett (R‑TN).
• Bipartisan Tennessee co‑sponsors: Reps. Mark Green, Chuck Fleischmann, John Rose, Steve Cohen, Diana Harshbarger, Andy Ogles, Scott DesJarlais, and David Kustoff.
• House support: Passed on December 9, 2025 by voice vote under “suspension of the rules,” a fast‑track process typically used for broadly supported, noncontroversial measures.

Who’s Against It

• No organized opposition recorded in the House; the motion to reconsider was laid on the table without objection.
• General context: When naming bills draw criticism, it is usually about floor time and priorities rather than the individual being honored. No such objections were formally recorded here.

What’s Next

As of December 10, 2025: The bill has passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate passes it and the President signs it, USPS will implement the new name and federal references will be updated.