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H.Res. 1480119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding the anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attack.

Introduced: Aug 10, 2026
Latest action: Aug 10, 2026

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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What this bill does

This measure is a non-binding resolution that expresses the sense of the House of Representatives. It formally: * Honors the lives and service of Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr., two U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees who died after being exposed to anthrax at the Brentwood Road NE postal facility in Washington, D.C., during the 2001 anthrax attacks. * Expresses gratitude for the work, service, and sacrifices of all United States Postal Service employees. * Acknowledges the broader impact of the 2001 attacks, noting that 5 people died and 17 others became ill, and recalls that the Brentwood Road facility was officially renamed after Curseen and Morris under a 2002 law.

Who it affects

The resolution offers official congressional recognition to United States Postal Service workers, particularly honoring the memory of Joseph Curseen, Jr., Thomas Morris, Jr., and the other victims of the 2001 anthrax attacks.

What would change

Nothing in terms of laws or government operations. Because this is a non-binding resolution, it does not establish any new legal requirements, regulatory authority, agency responsibilities, or federal programs.

Money or funding

This resolution does not involve any federal spending, taxes, fees, or funding allocations.

Important exceptions or limits

This resolution is purely symbolic and carries no legal force. It does not create rights, benefits, penalties, or enforceable duties for the public or government agencies.

Plain-English bottom line

This resolution is a formal statement by the House of Representatives to honor two postal workers who died in the 2001 anthrax attacks and to recognize the service of all U.S. Postal Service employees. It does not change any laws or spend any money.

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H11100Aug 10, 2026

Submitted in House

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H11100Aug 10, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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