To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Chuck Stone Post Office".

House Bill

H.R. 7746

119th Congress

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Chuck Stone Post Office".

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 2, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Wesley Bell

D - MO

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Summary

This bill would officially rename a U.S. Post Office in St. Louis, Missouri, in honor of Chuck Stone, a pioneering African American journalist, educator, and civil rights advocate. The facility at 8390 North Broadway would carry Stone's name as a permanent tribute to his contributions to journalism and the St. Louis community. These postal naming bills are a common way Congress recognizes individuals who have made significant local or national contributions.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced3/2/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Chuck Stone Post Office".

This bill would officially rename a U.S. Post Office in St. Louis, Missouri, in honor of Chuck Stone, a pioneering African American journalist, educator, and civil rights advocate. The facility at 8390 North Broadway would carry Stone's name as a permanent tri

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This bill would officially rename a U.S. Post Office in St. Louis, Missouri, in honor of Chuck Stone, a pioneering African American journalist, educator, and civil rights advocate. The facility at 8390 North Broadway would carry Stone's name as a permanent tribute to his contributions to journalism and the St. Louis community. These postal naming bills are a common way Congress recognizes individuals who have made significant local or national contributions.

Bill Number: 7746
Introduced: 3/2/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Chuck Stone Post Office".
Bill Number: 7746
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 3/2/2026
Summary: This bill would officially rename a U.S. Post Office in St. Louis, Missouri, in honor of Chuck Stone, a pioneering African American journalist, educator, and civil rights advocate. The facility at 8390 North Broadway would carry Stone's name as a permanent tribute to his contributions to journalism

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would officially rename a U.S. Post Office in St. Louis, Missouri, in honor of Chuck Stone, a pioneering African American journalist, educator, and civil rights advocate. The facility at 8390 North Broadway would carry Stone's name as a permanent tribute to his contributions to journalism and the St. Louis community. These postal naming bills are a common way Congress recognizes individuals who have made significant local or national contributions.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Renames the post office at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis to honor Chuck Stone, a trailblazing journalist and civil rights leader
Chuck Stone was a respected newspaper columnist, author, and founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists who championed community causes
The bill requires no taxpayer funding beyond minimal signage changes, as is standard for postal facility designations
Represents local recognition of Stone's decades-long impact on journalism, education, and advocacy for underserved communities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill primarily affects residents of the St. Louis area who use this postal facility, providing them with a daily reminder of Chuck Stone's legacy and contributions to journalism and civil rights. The designation serves an educational and commemorative purpose, honoring a figure who dedicated his career to amplifying marginalized voices and holding power accountable. While the practical operations of the post office remain unchanged, the naming creates a lasting tribute that celebrates local history and inspires future generations.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7746, 119th Congress (2026). "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Chuck Stone Post Office".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7746

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