PolicyBrief
H.R. 6808
119th CongressApr 14th 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill officially renames the post office at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, to the Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building.

Andrew Ogles
R

Andrew Ogles

Representative

TN-5

LEGISLATION

Tennessee Post Office to be Renamed 'Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building'

Alright, let's talk about a bill that’s short, sweet, and to the point. This isn't about new taxes or changing your work commute, but it does hit close to home for folks in Columbia, Tennessee. We're looking at a bill that officially renames the U.S. Post Office located at 417 West 7th Street. From now on, it will be known as the 'Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building.'

What's in a Name?

This bill, specifically SEC. 1. Pharmacists Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building, is all about giving a specific identity to a local landmark. It designates this particular post office with a new, honorific name. So, if you're sending a package or picking up mail in Columbia, Tennessee, at that address, you'll eventually see this new name reflected. The bill makes it clear that any official reference to this facility – on maps, in legal documents, or other records – will now refer to it by its full, new title. It’s a straightforward change, ensuring consistency across all government records for that location.