H.R. 10296 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 3, 2026, by Representative Marc A. Veasey. The bill proposes renaming the United States Postal Service facility at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, to the 'Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building.' Dionne Phillips Bagsby was a trailblazing leader, recognized as the first woman and first African American to serve on the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. This legislation is a symbolic gesture to honor her contributions; it does not alter the operations or services of the post office, nor does it involve any additional funding.
Media coverage has highlighted the bipartisan support for H.R. 10296, noting that it has garnered co-sponsorship from 11 members across party lines, including Representatives Craig A. Goldman, Jasmine Crockett, Jake Ellzey, and Vicente Gonzalez. This cross-party backing underscores a shared recognition of Dionne Phillips Bagsby's significant impact on the Fort Worth community and her pioneering role in local government. The bill is seen as a unifying effort to honor her legacy and contributions to public service.
As of now, there is no significant negative media coverage regarding H.R. 10296. Given the bill's nature as a commemorative act without financial implications or operational changes, it has not attracted controversy or opposition. The focus remains on honoring Dionne Phillips Bagsby's legacy without eliciting dissenting opinions.
The bill is a post office naming bill, which typically does not present a conflict of interest. All donors are from Applied Materials, Inc., a technology company unrelated to postal services. Therefore, there is no apparent conflict of interest.
Top industries funding Marc Veasey, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
