To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office.

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Bill ID: 119/hr/1431
Last Updated: July 16, 2026

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Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

ID: P000034

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The bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office.

HR. 1431, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

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The money

$82,625 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

April 14, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. HR 1431: a bill so monumentally pointless, it's a wonder they didn't hold a press conference to announce its introduction with great fanfare and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "main purpose" of this bill is to rename a post office in Spring Lake, New Jersey, after some guy named James J. Howard. Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure the fate of the nation was hanging precariously in the balance until this pressing issue was addressed. The objective, of course, is to waste taxpayer dollars on a meaningless gesture that will be forgotten by next week.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Oh boy, get ready for some earth-shattering changes: the post office at 2407 State Route 71 will now be called the "James J. Howard Post Office". I can barely contain my excitement. Any references to this facility in laws, maps, or documents will henceforth be deemed to refer to the newly christened post office. Because, clearly, this was a glaring omission that needed to be rectified.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are, of course, the residents of Spring Lake, New Jersey, who will now have the privilege of mailing their letters from the "James J. Howard Post Office". I'm sure they're all thrilled. The stakeholders include the family and friends of James J. Howard, who will no doubt be touched by this heartfelt tribute. And let's not forget the politicians who sponsored this bill, who will undoubtedly use it as a talking point to prove their commitment to "public service".

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is precisely zero. It will have no effect on the economy, national security, or any other aspect of American life. But hey, at least it's a great example of how Congress can come together to accomplish something truly meaningless. The implications are clear: our elected representatives have nothing better to do with their time, and we're all just along for the ride.

In conclusion, HR 1431 is a perfect example of legislative malpractice – a pointless exercise in self-aggrandizement that serves only to highlight the boundless stupidity of our political class. It's a symptom of a deeper disease: the chronic inability of Congress to address real problems or make meaningful decisions. But hey, at least they're good at renaming post offices. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do – like watching paint dry.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$82,625
23 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$13,225
Committees
$0
Individuals
$69,400

No PAC contributions found

1
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
3 transactions
$6,600
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
2 transactions
$3,300
3
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
2 transactions
$1,825
4
HOLMDEL FUNERAL HOME
1 transaction
$500
5
MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
1 transaction
$500
6
HIGHLANDS DEMOCRATIC CLUB
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

1
MARINO, ROBERT
3 transactions
$13,300
2
GOODSTEIN, DEBBIE
2 transactions
$6,600
3
HEALEY, PATRICK J.
1 transaction
$3,300
4
SINGH, JASPREET
1 transaction
$3,300
5
O'KELLEY, BRAD
1 transaction
$3,300
6
BOYADJIAN, NISHAN
1 transaction
$3,300
7
ARONSON, LAUREN
1 transaction
$3,300
8
OBERHELMAN, DIANE
1 transaction
$3,300
9
GATES, WILLIAM H. III
1 transaction
$3,300
10
BRENNER, DEAN R.
1 transaction
$3,300
11
HEREDIA, GEOFF
1 transaction
$3,300
12
GRAHAM, JOHN F X
1 transaction
$3,300
13
TSAI, TENNY
1 transaction
$3,300
14
PARKER, FAITH
1 transaction
$3,300
15
PETKANICS, DONNA
1 transaction
$3,300
16
ALEXANDER, STACEY
1 transaction
$3,300
17
ELMENDORF, STEVEN
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

ID: N000188

Top Contributors

10

1
DAVIS, MITCHELL
DAVIS & ASSOCIATESDEVELOPER
IndividualPHILADELPHIA, PA
$4,600
Dec 5, 2023
2
BELLIA, MICHAEL
BELLIA ENTERPRISESCFO
IndividualWOODBURY, NJ
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
3
BERNARDES, JULIENE
SELF EMPLOYEDPT
IndividualARLINGTON, VA
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
4
BIBBS, K. WENDELL
REMINGTON & VERNICKENGINEER
IndividualVOORHEES, NJ
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
5
BIRD, ALLEN
M&ACONTRACTOR
IndividualARLINGTON, VA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
6
CAPOFERRI, ROBERT
ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEMS, INC.PRESIDENT
IndividualHAMMONTON, NJ
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
7
CULNAN, DENNIS JR
PHOENIX STRATEGIESMANAGING DIRECTOR
IndividualMT LAUREL, NJ
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
8
FORMAN, DONNA R
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCHERRY HILL, NJ
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
9
LEONARD, THOMAS A ESQ.
OBERMAYER REBMANN ET ALATTORNEY
IndividualPHILADELPHIA, PA
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
10
KRONE, DAVID BRETT
APOLLO MANAGEMENTPARTNER
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Jan 22, 2024

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

ID: V000133

Top Contributors

10

1
WINRED
PACARLINGTON, VA
$6,781
Jan 26, 2024
2
WINRED
PACARLINGTON, VA
$868
Feb 16, 2024
3
ACE LISTENGER ENTERPRISES LLC
OrganizationLOUISVILLE, KY
$500
Sep 30, 2024
4
SPTWO LLC
OrganizationNORTH WILDWOOD, NJ
$500
Sep 30, 2024
5
TEC AEROSPACE, LLC
OrganizationCLAYTON, NJ
$500
Jun 30, 2024
6
FV REDEMPTION LLC
OrganizationCAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ
$500
Jun 27, 2024
7
CHARLES MARANDINO LLC
OrganizationMILMAY, NJ
$105
May 15, 2024
8
FORMAN, RICHARD P
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualCHERRY HILL, NJ
$6,600
Nov 29, 2023
9
HOLLANDER, SCOTT
PULSE VASCULARPHYSICIAN
IndividualMULLICA HILL, NJ
$6,600
Feb 16, 2024
10
LAUDEMAN, KEITH MR
COLD SPRING FISHFISH DEALER
IndividualCAPE MAY, NJ
$6,600
May 8, 2023

Rep. Conaway, Herbert [D-NJ-3]

ID: C001136

Top Contributors

10

1
THE PLATT LAW GROUP P.C.
OrganizationSTRATFORD, NJ
$1,000
May 8, 2024
2
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC CLUB
OrganizationFREEHOLD, NJ
$250
Jul 24, 2024
3
GALLETTI, SCOTT
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
IndividualHO HO KUS, NJ
$3,300
Sep 26, 2024
4
LEITNER, ROBYN
ADVANCED UROLOGIC ASSOCIATES ENTERPRISPHYSICIAN
IndividualPOINT PLEASANT BORO, NJ
$3,300
Jul 17, 2024
5
ESTIN, DAVID
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
IndividualMONMOUTH BEACH, NJ
$3,300
Sep 26, 2024
6
SHEIKH, WASIF
ION MONITORINGNEUROPHYSIOLOGY
IndividualPISCATAWAY, NJ
$3,300
Sep 18, 2024
7
COBB, WILLIAM S
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
IndividualALLENDALE, NJ
$3,300
Sep 26, 2024
8
CHAUDHRY, FARRUKH
ION MONITORING MANAGEMENTNEUROPHYSIOLOGIST
IndividualMONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ
$3,300
Sep 18, 2024
9
OLSON, TY J
NEUROSURGEONS OF NEW JERSEYPHYSICIAN
IndividualRUMSON, NJ
$3,300
Sep 26, 2024
10
FALCONE, CARMEL A
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
IndividualALLENDALE, NJ
$3,300
Sep 26, 2024

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

ID: S000522

Top Contributors

10

1
WALL REPUBLICAN CLUB
OrganizationWALL, NJ
$1,100
Mar 5, 2023
2
CLAYTON, WILLIAM MR.
RALPH CLAYTON & SONSOWNER
IndividualBRIELLE, NJ
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
3
DUNCAN, JAN L. MRS.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
4
HARRIS, MARY ELLEN MRS.
HARRIS FRC CORPORATIONCEO
IndividualHOLMDEL, NJ
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
5
KOLBER, GEORGE MR.
KOLBER PROPERTIESOWNER
IndividualRUMSON, NJ
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
6
OBERHELMAN, DIANE MRS.
CULLINAN PROPERTIESCHAIRMAN
IndividualEDWARDS, IL
$3,300
Dec 6, 2024
7
HOLMES, WILLIAM MR.
SELFOIL & GAS
IndividualMIDLAND, TX
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
8
HOLMES, WILLIAM MR.
SELFOIL & GAS
IndividualMIDLAND, TX
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
9
DEANGELIS, MARK MR.
SELFFINANCE
IndividualHOLMDEL, NJ
$3,300
Sep 25, 2023
10
ADJMI, HARRY MR.
ONE STEP UP LTDCEO
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

ID: G000583

Top Contributors

10

1
AMERICAN EXPRESS
OrganizationNEWARK, NJ
$22,941
Apr 12, 2024
2
AMERICAN EXPRESS
OrganizationNEWARK, NJ
$10,621
May 10, 2024
3
PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
OrganizationTAMPA, FL
$6,337
May 15, 2024
4
PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
OrganizationTAMPA, FL
$6,337
Apr 15, 2024
5
PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
OrganizationTAMPA, FL
$6,337
Apr 30, 2024
6
PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
OrganizationTAMPA, FL
$5,751
Apr 1, 2024
7
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
8
SEKAS LAW GROUP LLC
OrganizationENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ
$1,500
Apr 12, 2024
9
SANDOR F. GENET & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
OrganizationNORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL
$250
Apr 12, 2024
10
FIRESTONE MILKEN, SARAH
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$13,200
Jul 2, 2024

Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

ID: K000398

Top Contributors

10

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
2
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Dec 27, 2024
3
LOEB, JOHN
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPURCHASE, NY
$6,600
Nov 4, 2024
4
LOEB, JOHN
IndividualPURCHASE, NY
$6,600
Nov 4, 2024
5
VOCCOLA, FREDERICK
KASEYACEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$6,600
Mar 1, 2024
6
PISANO, JOHN
IndividualWEST PALM BEACH, FL
$3,700
Jan 22, 2024
7
VOCCOLA, FREDERICK
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,500
Mar 12, 2024
8
NIEMIEC, DAVID
SELFINVESTMENTS
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 11, 2024
9
TAYLOR, ALEXANDER
MATRIX DEV GRPREAL ESTATE
IndividualBELMAR, NJ
$3,300
Oct 1, 2024
10
BRUECKNER, RICHARD F.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualBEDMINSTER, NJ
$3,300
Oct 4, 2024

Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]

ID: M001226

Top Contributors

10

1
SCARINCI & HOLLENBECK
OrganizationLITTLE FALLS, NJ
$3,300
Mar 29, 2024
2
SAMPSON FOR ASSEMBLY
OrganizationBAYONNE, NJ
$1,000
Mar 26, 2024
3
ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
OrganizationSOMERVILLE, MA
$1,000
Feb 4, 2024
4
ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
OrganizationSOMERVILLE, MA
$1,000
Mar 31, 2024
5
FRANK X SCHILLARI FOR SHERIFF
OrganizationSECAUCUS, NJ
$1,000
Jan 30, 2024
6
SOPHIA ROOFTOP LLC
OrganizationJERSEY CITY, NJ
$1,000
Jan 30, 2024
7
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,000
Jun 24, 2024
8
ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
OrganizationSOMERVILLE, MA
$500
Feb 25, 2024
9
ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
OrganizationSOMERVILLE, MA
$500
Feb 18, 2024
10
ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
OrganizationSOMERVILLE, MA
$500
Mar 31, 2024

Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9]

ID: P000621

Top Contributors

10

1
MATSIKOUDIS & FANCIULLO, LLC
OrganizationJERSEY CITY, NJ
$500
Oct 15, 2024
2
COOK, HAROLD P. III
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualNORTH HALEDON, NJ
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
3
MUKHERJI, RAJ
STATE OF NEW JERSEYSENATOR
IndividualJERSEY CITY, NJ
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024
4
KRAMER, LAWRENCE
V. PAULIUS & ASSOCIATESATTORNEY
IndividualGLEN ROCK, NJ
$3,300
Nov 8, 2024
5
CURITOMAI, NORBERTO
SPANISH TRANSPORTATION SVCCEO
IndividualCLIFTON, NJ
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
6
KIPIANI, CARLA TURCO
CARLA DEVELOPMENT GROUPCOMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
IndividualLYNDHURST, NJ
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
7
CRISOSTOMO, YAMILKY
YNC TAXCEO
IndividualCLIFTON, NJ
$3,300
Oct 20, 2024
8
AVILA, RENE A.
GI AUTO SALVAGEPRESIDENT
IndividualPINE BROOK, NJ
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
9
COLGAN, BILL
GP MANAGEMENT, LLCPARTNER
IndividualBLOOMFIELD, NJ
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
10
KIPIANI, PAUL
CARLA DEVELOPMENT GROUPCOMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
IndividualFRANKLIN LAKES, NJ
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024

Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

ID: M001229

Top Contributors

10

1
FRIENDS OF ANDRE SAYEGH
CITY OF PATERSONELECTED OFFICIAL
COMPATERSON, NJ
$250
Jun 28, 2024
2
ELECTION FUND OF CRAIG J. COUGHLIN
OrganizationFORDS, NJ
$1,000
Jun 13, 2024
3
ELECTION FUND OF PATRICK COUNCIL
OrganizationNEWARK, NJ
$250
Jun 12, 2024
4
JACOBS, IRWIN
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualLA JOLLA, CA
$3,300
Nov 21, 2024
5
HANINI, SAMER
SKYEARCHITECTURE
IndividualWEST ORANGE, NJ
$3,300
Jun 26, 2024
6
JACOBS, JOSEPH
SELF EMPLOYEDATTORNEY
IndividualPUNTA GORDA, FL
$3,300
Jun 24, 2024
7
PANEPINTO, JOSEPH
PANEPINTO PROPERTIESCEO
IndividualJERSEY CITY, NJ
$3,300
Jun 21, 2024
8
GOMES, JOE
EMPIRE PLAZA LLCOWNER
IndividualLINDEN, NJ
$3,300
Jun 29, 2024
9
ISSA, MARK
ASHTON BUILDING COMPANY LLCCO-OWNER
IndividualFLORHAM PARK, NJ
$3,300
Jun 29, 2024
10
JORGE, LEE
ASHTON BUILDING COMPANY LLCCO-OWNER
IndividualFLORHAM PARK, NJ
$3,300
Jun 29, 2024

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

ID: S001207

Top Contributors

10

1
SANZONE, MICHAEL
HSBC BANKBANKER
IndividualGLEN RIDGE, NJ
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
2
ST. ROMAIN, CLAUDETTE L.
SETON HALL UNIVERSITYPROFESSOR
IndividualCHATHAM, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
3
LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE S.
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCHATHAM, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
4
SLATER, FREDRIC
LRF SLATER COMPANIES, INC.PRESIDENT
IndividualLIVINGSTON, NJ
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
5
ST. ROMAIN, CLAUDETTE L.
SETON HALL UNIVERSITYPROFESSOR
IndividualCHATHAM, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
6
JOY, MARTHA
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualENGLEWOOD, FL
$3,300
Nov 3, 2024
7
CONNORS, SUSAN
NAGEL RICE, LLPATTORNEY
IndividualCHATHAM, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
8
MILLER, VALERIE
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualBROOKLYN, NY
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024
9
MILLER, JOSHUA
THE BROWSER COMPANY OF NEW YORKCEO
IndividualBROOKLYN, NY
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024
10
MINDICH, ERIC
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 20, 2024

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