PolicyBrief
H.R. 9570
119th CongressJul 22nd 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building."

Tom Barrett
R

Tom Barrett

Representative

MI-7

LEGISLATION

Charlotte USPS Facility to Be Renamed Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building

This legislation officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan. Under the terms of the bill, the building will be formally designated as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building." This isn't just a sign change; the bill mandates that any official reference to this location in federal laws, maps, regulations, and government documents must now use this specific name.

The Paperwork of Post Offices

While it might seem like a simple gesture, this bill ensures that the administrative side of the federal government stays in sync with the physical change. For a local resident or a business owner in Charlotte, the day-to-day experience of dropping off a package or checking a P.O. box won't change, but the legal identity of the building will. By requiring all "maps, regulations, documents, papers, or other records" to be updated, the bill prevents confusion in official records and ensures the legacy of Francis C. Flaherty is permanently etched into the local infrastructure. It’s a straightforward administrative move that turns a standard government building into a localized landmark.