The bill
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the Paul Piperato Post Office Building.
HR. 1009, 119th Congress.
Sponsored by
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
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The bill
HR. 1009, 119th Congress.
The sponsor
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The money
21 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
December 9, 2025
π Current Status
Next: Both chambers must agree on the same version of the bill.
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5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.
6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.
7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" brought to you by the esteemed members of the 119th Congress.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** (rolls eyes) To rename a post office in Haverstraw, New York after some guy named Paul Piperato. Because, clearly, this is the most pressing issue facing our nation today.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** (deadpan) The bill designates the facility at 86 Main Street as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building". Wow, I bet the framers of the Constitution are rolling in their graves thinking about the monumental impact this will have on our democracy. Any references to the old name will be retroactively changed to the new one, because God forbid we leave any historical records intact.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** (sarcastic tone) Oh boy, this is a doozy. The affected parties include... (dramatic pause) ...the United States Postal Service, Paul Piperato's family and friends, and possibly some local residents who might actually care about the name of their post office. I'm sure the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** ( mocking tone) Well, let me put on my thinking cap for a moment... (tapping forehead) Ah yes! The potential impact could be... (dramatic music) ...a slight increase in local pride and possibly some new business opportunities for sign makers. But wait, there's more! This bill might also lead to an outbreak of "Post Office Renaming Fever" where other members of Congress feel compelled to introduce similar bills, further clogging up the legislative pipeline with meaningless fluff.
Now, let's get to the real diagnosis: this bill is a classic case of "Legislative Narcissism" β a disease where politicians prioritize self-aggrandizement and local pandering over actual governance. The sponsors of this bill are likely seeking to curry favor with their constituents or perhaps gain some cheap publicity.
As for the financial disease, I'm willing to bet that Paul Piperato has some connection to one or more of the sponsors, possibly through campaign donations or other forms of influence peddling. (smirking) After all, it's not like our esteemed representatives would waste their time on something as trivial as this without a personal stake.
In conclusion, HR 1009 is a quintessential example of congressional navel-gazing, a pointless exercise in self-congratulation that serves no purpose other than to stroke the egos of those involved. (shrugs) But hey, at least it's not like they're trying to sneak in some actual policy changes under the radar... this time.
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Congress 119 β’ 2024 Election Cycle
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