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Contact Congress about H.R. 6099: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2200 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York, as the "Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building".

A Syracuse post office would get the official name "Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building." The bill changes the name in federal records but does not change postal services.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2200 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York, as the "Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building". is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Latest action on H.R. 6099: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who use or refer to the Syracuse post office at 2200 South Salina Street. Customers would see a new official building name, but their mail service would stay the same. The U.S. Postal Service and federal recordkeepers would need to use the new name in official materials.

Why this matters: The bill matters because it changes how a federal building in Syracuse is officially identified. Congress often names post offices to honor people with ties to a community. For the public, the visible change would be the building's name on official references or signs. The bill does not deal with postal funding, staffing, or mail service.

Key provisions in H.R. 6099

  • The bill renames the U.S. Postal Service facility at 2200 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York.
  • The building's official name would become the "Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building."
  • Federal laws, maps, rules, and records would have to use the new name for this facility.
  • The bill only changes the name. It does not change Postal Service operations, services, or powers.
  • After introduction, the bill went to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 6099

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 6099

What is H.R. 6099?
A Syracuse post office would get the official name "Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building." The bill changes the name in federal records but does not change postal services.
How do I support or oppose H.R. 6099?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.R. 6099?
Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain H.R. 6099 before I act?
Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.