Fort Madison, Iowa Post Office Gets New Name: Honoring Martin L. Graber.

This piece of legislation is about as straightforward as it gets. It officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, to the “Martin L. Graber Post Office.” That’s the entire bill: a single, local designation change (Sec. 1).

What’s Changing on the Map?

If you live in Fort Madison or run a business there, this means that the official name of your local post office is changing. This isn't just a plaque on the wall; the bill mandates that every official document, map, regulation, and record referring to that specific address must now use the new name. For the average person, this is mostly a ceremonial change, but for government agencies, it triggers a minor administrative update across their systems.

The Real-World Impact: Mostly Ceremonial

Unlike bills that change tax codes or health care access, this one won't affect your wallet, your workday commute, or your rights. It’s a local honorific. Think of it like this: if you’re mailing a package from Fort Madison, the service you receive, the postage you pay, and the hours the office is open all remain exactly the same. The only difference is the name printed on the federal government’s asset register. The biggest practical challenge is likely the administrative headache of updating databases—a small price for honoring a local figure.