Congressman Raja Supports His Bill, HR 1844, on the House Floor

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi welcomed the unanimous passage of his bill, H.R.1844, on Wednesday, July 17. This bill renames the Elgin Post office in honor of Corporal Alex Martinez, an Elgin native and the only individual from the city to lose their life in combat since the terror attack on September 11, 2001.

“I’m pleased that the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed my legislation to honor Corporal Alex Martinez, his loved ones, and the millions of servicemembers who put their lives on the line to defend this great country,” said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. “Our attention now shifts to the Senate, and I plan to do everything in my power to ensure this legislation passes the Senate and is signed into law by the President.”

The Congressman’s full testimony on the House floor can be viewed on YouTube: Rep. Krishnamoorthi Urges Support For His Bill Renaming Elgin Post Office After Cpl. Alex Martinez.

For questions about this bill, please contact Brian Kaissi, Legislative Director, at brian.kaissi@mail.house.gov.