{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-bill-rename-post-office-after-fallen-police-officer-passes-house", "House Bill To Rename Post Office After  \ufeffFallen Police Officer Passes House", "2024-12-04", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Victoria Spartz", "S000929", "spartz.house.gov", "spartz", "https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today, legislation led by Rep. Victoria Spartz to redesignate the Elwood, Indiana, U.S. Post Office building after fallen police officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz passed the U.S. House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cWhile we can never fully repay Noah and his family, the renaming of the Elwood Post Office after his name will serve as a lasting reminder of his ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms,\u201d said Rep. Spartz. \u201cI want to thank my House colleagues for their support in honoring this true American hero.\u201d\n\nThe legislation now proceeds to the U.S. Senate for consideration.\n\nBackground\n\nOfficer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz was a highly dedicated member of the Elwood Police Department in Indiana, remembered for his deep commitment to public service and community protection. Born in Indianapolis in 1998, Shahnavaz displayed early leadership and a passion for service. After graduating from Fishers High School in 2016, he joined the U.S. Army, where he served as a Sergeant with the 591st Military Police Company. He deployed to the Middle East during the Global War on Terror, earning respect from his fellow soldiers for his professionalism and leadership. They described him as \"everything you\u2019d want in a police officer; every attribute, every characteristic.\"\n\nFollowing his military service, Noah transitioned to law enforcement, joining the Elwood Police Department in 2021. He quickly earned the admiration of his colleagues for his calm demeanor, strong work ethic, and unwavering dedication to safeguarding his community.\n\nTragically, officer Shahnavaz\u2019s life was cut short on July 31, 2022. During a routine traffic stop, he was ambushed and fatally shot by a repeat offender who had previously been convicted of shooting at police officers in Indianapolis.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-bill-rename-post-office-after-fallen-police-officer-passes-house"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7921629585325718, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}