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Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 9, 2025
Location: Washington, DC


Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2175.

During his 31 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez was deployed to South Vietnam during the Vietnam war to lead infantry and sniper units and later held leadership positions, including Deputy Commanding General for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

He earned numerous honors, including the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and Bronze Star with a Combat V, marking a distinguished military career.

In addition to his military achievements, Brigadier General Lopez worked in aerospace and defense, served on national security boards, and remained actively engaged in veterans' advocacy activities.

Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague, Congressman Carbajal, for advocating on behalf of his constituents and bringing this bill to the floor. I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Brigadier General Lopez by naming a post office in Santa Barbara, California, after him.
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Ms. RANDALL. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I urge the passage of H.R. 2175. I yield back the balance of my time.

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