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: July 16, 2026

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

ID: B001287

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The bill

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

HR. 2488, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

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

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The money

$81,700 raised

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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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💰 Campaign Finance Network

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

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$81,700
12 donors
PACs
$500
Organizations
$2,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$79,200
1
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
2 transactions
$500
1
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
1 transaction
$2,000

No committee contributions found

1
DOERR, JOHN L. III
6 transactions
$33,000
2
DOERR, ANN HOWLAND
2 transactions
$6,600
3
SCHLEIN, LINDA
2 transactions
$6,600
4
PARKER, ALEXANDRA
2 transactions
$6,600
5
PARKER, SEAN
2 transactions
$6,600
6
DAWSON, JOHN
2 transactions
$6,600
7
FISHER, ROBERT
1 transaction
$3,300
8
SINGH, GURPREET
1 transaction
$3,300
9
SANDBERG, SHERYL
1 transaction
$3,300
10
BEEUWKES, REINIER III
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

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

ID: G000559

Top Contributors

10

1
SAN PABLO LYTTON
OrganizationSAN PABLO, CA
$5,000
Aug 28, 2024
2
YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION
OrganizationBROOKS, CA
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
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YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION
OrganizationBROOKS, CA
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
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ONE LAKE HOLDING,LLC
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$2,500
Nov 6, 2023
5
UNITED AUBURN INDIAN COMMUNITY OF AUBURN RANCHERIA
OrganizationSACRAMENTO, CA
$2,500
Oct 22, 2024
6
SAN PABLO LYTTON
OrganizationSAN PABLO, CA
$1,700
Aug 28, 2024
7
NAPA SOLANO BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL
OrganizationFAIRFIELD, CA
$1,500
May 13, 2024
8
BAINS FARMING LP
OrganizationYUBA CITY, CA
$1,000
May 15, 2024
9
GRUPE, GREENLAW JR.
THE GRUPE CO.REAL ESTATE
IndividualLODI, CA
$5,800
Nov 7, 2023
10
HALL, CRAIG
HALL FINANCIAL GROUPINVESTOR
IndividualFRISCO, TX
$3,683
Dec 5, 2023

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

ID: P000613

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10

1
ACROSS THE AISLE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Jan 12, 2023
2
ACROSS THE AISLE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Mar 23, 2023
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Apr 12, 2023
4
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Apr 12, 2023
5
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Apr 12, 2023
6
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
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$3,300
Oct 16, 2024
7
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8
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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9
CROWN, LESTER
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Aug 9, 2024
10
KIM, SOON
IndividualSANTA CRUZ, CA
$4,300
Sep 30, 2024

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

ID: C001059

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10

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$3,300
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2
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$3,300
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$1,000
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$1,000
May 19, 2023
8
CHAPPELL-MCLULLAR TRUST
OrganizationHONOLULU, HI
$500
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ARK, MANDEEP
SELF EMPLOYEDINTERPRETER
IndividualFRESNO, CA
$6,500
Aug 14, 2024
10
AFZAL, TEHMINA
SELF EMPLOYEDINTERPRETER
IndividualCHINO HILLS, CA
$6,500
Aug 14, 2024

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

ID: O000019

Top Contributors

10

1
PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
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$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
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$3,300
Nov 11, 2024
3
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$3,300
Mar 31, 2024
4
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
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$3,300
Jun 6, 2023
5
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Jun 20, 2023
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Jun 6, 2023
7
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
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$3,300
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$3,300
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9
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$3,300
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10
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS
OrganizationPLACERVILLE, CA
$2,000
Oct 24, 2023

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

ID: B001285

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
3
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$2,000
Jun 28, 2024
4
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$1,000
Feb 23, 2024
5
PRISELAC, TOM M.
CEDAR SINAI HEALTH SYSTEMSEXECUTIVE
IndividualSANTA MONICA, CA
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
6
BUCHMAN, MICHELLE J.
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCARBONDALE, CO
$3,300
Nov 18, 2023
7
CONROY, ROBERTA
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualSANTA MONICA, CA
$3,300
Dec 1, 2023
8
SAVAGE, KEVIN
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualBEVERLY HILLS, CA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
9
STEVENS, SETH R.
SOUTHERN CA PERMANENTE GROUPDERMATOLOGIST
IndividualNEWBURY PARK, CA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2023
10
UNTERMAN, JANET M.
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023

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

ID: W000830

Top Contributors

10

1
SWING LEFT
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$2,400
Nov 5, 2024
2
AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Oct 17, 2024
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$1,000
Aug 8, 2024
4
HARRIS, WILLIAM
MASS GENERAL HOSPITALPHYSICIAN
IndividualLEXINGTON, MA
$5,000
Jan 25, 2024
5
HARRIS, WILLIAM
IndividualLEXINGTON, MA
$5,000
Feb 7, 2024
6
BAILEY, DAVID
KPPB LLPPATENT ATTORNEY
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
7
BIRMINGHAM, CYNTHIA
SELF EMPLOYEDATTORNEY
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
8
BROOKS, JAMES
GRACIE FILMSWRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
9
CLUBOK, ANDY
LATHAM & WATKINS LLPATTORNEY
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
10
DELANEY, QUINN
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
IndividualPIEDMONT, CA
$3,300
Nov 9, 2024

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

ID: S000344

Top Contributors

10

1
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Oct 30, 2023
2
MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
OrganizationCHOCTAW, MS
$2,000
Oct 5, 2023
3
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Sep 30, 2024
4
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,300
Oct 21, 2024
5
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,000
Oct 28, 2024
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$700
Oct 21, 2024
7
AHMED, TAIMOOR
MARKHOR LOGISTICSCEO
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$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
8
GARHWAL, HARI
GARHWAL, CHAN & WILLIAMSCPA
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Mar 23, 2023
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GARHWAL, HARI
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$3,300
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GARHWAL, SANJEEV
WWMGPHYSICIAN
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$3,300
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Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]

ID: G000585

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CCMWASHINGTON, DC
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JUDY CHU FOR CONGRESS
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TED LIEU FOR CONGRESS
CCMLOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
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5
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OrganizationLEMOORE, CA
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6
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
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Oct 23, 2024
7
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8
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OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
9
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10
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Apr 11, 2024

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

ID: G000598

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 25, 2023
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 25, 2023
3
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4
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5
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6
CHEROKEE NATION
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Jun 28, 2024
7
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Sep 27, 2024
8
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Dec 18, 2023
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HARBOR BREEZEPRESIDENT / CEO
IndividualRANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA
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ABDUL-WAHAB, ANDREW
SHANGRI-LA INDUSTRIESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
IndividualLONG BEACH, CA
$6,600
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Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

ID: B001300

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10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
3
CHEROKEE NATION
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$1,000
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PATIENTRIGHTSADVOCATE.ORGFOUNDER
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GURAL, JEFFREY R.
GFP REAL ESTATECHAIRMAN
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MILLER, LOUIS
MILLER BARONDESSATTORNEY
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TUCHIN, MICHAEL
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