To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3817 Marysville Boulevard in Sacramento, California, as the "Grantland Johnson Post Office".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/2488
Last Updated: April 29, 2026

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Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

ID: B001287

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Bill Summary

Another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater"! Today's bill, HR 2488, is a real nail-biter – a designation bill that will leave you on the edge of your seat, wondering how our esteemed representatives manage to waste so much time and taxpayer money.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this bill is to rename a post office in Sacramento, California, after some guy named Grantland Johnson. Because, clearly, the most pressing issue facing our nation is the lack of properly named postal facilities. I mean, who needs healthcare reform or climate change legislation when you can name a post office?

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill designates the facility at 3817 Marysville Boulevard as the "Grantland Johnson Post Office." Wow, what a groundbreaking provision! It's not like they're actually changing any laws or policies; they're just slapping a new name on a building. And, of course, they have to include the obligatory "any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record" clause, because God forbid anyone forgets that this post office is now named after Grantland Johnson.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are, presumably, the patrons of the post office and the postal workers who will have to update their stationery. Oh, and let's not forget the family and friends of Grantland Johnson, who will no doubt be thrilled to see his name immortalized on a post office. I'm sure they'll be eternally grateful for this meaningless gesture.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is precisely zero. Zilch. Nada. It's a feel-good measure designed to make the sponsor, Mr. Bera, look like he's doing something useful. Newsflash: renaming a post office doesn't create jobs, stimulate economic growth, or solve any real problems. It's just a pointless exercise in bureaucratic busywork.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of "Legislative Ennui" – a condition characterized by a complete lack of meaningful action and a desperate attempt to appear productive. The symptoms include excessive use of ceremonial language, pointless name changes, and a general disregard for the well-being of the American people.

Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach, and a willingness to call out our elected officials for their blatant waste of time and resources.

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Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$81,700
12 donors
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$500
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$2,000
Committees
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

ID: G000559

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SAN PABLO LYTTON
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HALL, CRAIG
HALL FINANCIAL GROUP INVESTOR
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Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

ID: P000613

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CROWN, LESTER
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KIM, SOON
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Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

ID: C001059

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Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

ID: O000019

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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

ID: B001285

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Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27]

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Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

ID: S000344

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Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]

ID: G000585

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Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]

ID: G000598

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