H.R. 1207, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the "Tilden Veterans Post Office"

Floor Situation

On Tuesday November 14, 2017, the House will consider H.R. 1207, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the "Tilden Veterans Post Office," under suspension of the rules. The bill was introduced on February 21, 2017, by Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which ordered the reported by unanimous consent on September 13, 2017.

Summary

H.R. 1207 Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the "Tilden Veterans Post Office."

Background

Mr. Anselmo Villareal was born and brought up in Tilden, TX. He graduated from McMullen County School in May of 1967. He was drafted into the Army in March of 1968. He served a tour in Vietnam until March of 1970. After his service, Villareal returned to Tilden, and worked in a plant for 28 years. He is currently retired and volunteers for his local Veteran Service Organization. He lives in Tilden near his parents, who still reside in the town as well. Villareal has twin sons, one of whom lives in Pleasanton, TX, and the other in Gerald, TX.

Cost

A Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimate is currently not available for this legislation.

Staff Contact

For questions or further information please contact Dominique Yantko with the House Republican Policy Committee by email or at 3-1555.