North Dakota Post Office Gets New Name: Honoring Commander Delbert Austin Olson in Casselton

This legislation is about one thing: renaming a federal building. Specifically, it designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office." That’s the entire scope of the bill, per Section 1.

The Naming Game: What Changes?

For the residents of Casselton, the post office—where you pick up packages, buy stamps, and handle small business shipping—will now carry a new, official name. While the day-to-day operations of the facility won’t change (your mail still goes through, thankfully), the bill mandates a small administrative update across the federal government. Section 1, subsection (b), states that any future official reference—whether it’s a federal map, a regulation, or another document—must use the new name.

Think of it this way: if you’re a local business owner filling out a federal grant application that requires you to list your nearest federal facility, the official name on that form is now the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office."

Real-World Impact: Mostly Symbolic

This bill is purely ceremonial. It serves to honor Commander Delbert Austin Olson by attaching his name to a permanent piece of federal infrastructure in his community. It doesn't change postal rates, delivery schedules, or the number of people working there.

For the busy person, the impact is minimal to non-existent, unless you happen to live in Casselton and now have a new name to remember when giving directions. Essentially, this is the government using legislation to provide official, lasting local recognition, which is a common practice for honoring military service members and community leaders. It’s a clean, simple administrative change with no hidden costs or complex regulatory burdens for anyone.