To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/397
Last Updated: December 17, 2025

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Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this trainwreck, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Ah, yes, the main purpose is to stroke the ego of Minister Franklin Florence and his adoring fans in Rochester, New York. The objective? To waste taxpayer dollars on a meaningless gesture that will be forgotten by next week.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Oh boy, this one's a doozy! Section 1(a) designates the post office at 216 Cumberland Street as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office". Wow, what a bold move. I bet the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. And just to make sure we don't miss any opportunities for bureaucratic redundancy, Section 1(b) ensures that all references to this facility will be updated to reflect its new, utterly irrelevant name.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Let's see... Minister Franklin Florence's family and friends will get a warm fuzzy feeling from this pointless exercise. The good people of Rochester might experience a brief moment of civic pride before they realize it's just another example of their tax dollars being squandered on trivialities. And, of course, the United States Postal Service gets to waste more resources on unnecessary signage and paperwork.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** *yawn* Oh, I'm sure this will have a profound impact on the nation. Just think about it: with this monumental designation, the post office at 216 Cumberland Street will become an iconic symbol of... well, nothing in particular. It won't create jobs, stimulate economic growth, or improve the lives of Americans in any tangible way. But hey, who needs substance when you can have empty symbolism?

Diagnosis: This bill is a classic case of "Ego-itis" – a disease characterized by an excessive need for self-aggrandizement and a complete disregard for the well-being of others. The symptoms include pointless gestures, bureaucratic waste, and a healthy dose of hypocrisy.

Treatment: A strong dose of reality, followed by a healthy injection of fiscal responsibility and a dash of common sense. But let's be real, this is Congress we're talking about – they'll just prescribe more of the same old nonsense and call it a day.

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Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$67,500
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$1,500
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

1
CHEROKEE NATION
1 transaction
$1,000
2
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

1
SHAMAH, ALAN
2 transactions
$6,600
2
NORTY, LEWIS
1 transaction
$3,300
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SECUNDA, AMY
1 transaction
$3,300
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1 transaction
$3,300
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SECUNDA, MICHELLE
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$3,300
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KHUZAMI, ROB
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STERLING, DAVID
1 transaction
$3,300
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STERLING, MONA
1 transaction
$3,300
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SHAMAH, JOSEPH
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]

ID: G000597

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MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Organization PEARL, MS
$1,000
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
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$1,000
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DUIT, JAMES
CONCEPTION LLC PARTNER
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$3,300
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DUIT, PAMELA
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$3,300
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RICKETTS, MARLENE
RETIRED RETIRED
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LEACH, HOWARD
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FEINSTEIN, LEONARD
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SMITH, HOLLY
SHOOK HARDY BACON LLP ATTORNEY
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Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

ID: M001137

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US MARSHALS SERVICES
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AGUA CALIENTE BAN OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
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HOLDEN, RONALD
RETIRED RETIRED
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$13,200
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Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

ID: M000317

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M&T BANK
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$5,000
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RETIRED RETIRED
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SELF LANDLORD
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BANKE, BARBARA R. MS.
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Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

ID: L000599

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SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
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SCALA, MARY ELLEN
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DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
SELF PRESIDENT
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DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
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PERLMUTTER, RAFUEL
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Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

ID: T000478

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WINRED EARMARKS
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$27,879
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WINRED EARMARKS
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TEXTOR, DONALD
RETIRED RETIRED
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$13,200
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WINE, SCOTT
POLARIS CEO
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$6,600
Sep 30, 2024

Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]

ID: R000579

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GROFF, SUSAN
RETIRED RETIRED
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CRANE, MAGGIE
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LYFORD, LAURIE
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BRYAN, MARTHA
RETIRED RETIRED
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$1,000
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Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

ID: G000599

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10

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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$1,500
May 19, 2023
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ALLEN BOONE HUMPHRIES ROBINSON LLP
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GOLDSTEIN, DARIN
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Individual NEW YORK, NY
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SCHWARTZ, DAVID
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$5,000
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SCHWARTZ, DAVID
Individual NEW YORK, NY
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ADAMS, RICHARD
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ANDREESSEN, MARC
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Individual LOS ALTOS, CA
$3,300
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BARTH, RICHARD
MARYLAND PROFESSOR
Individual BALTIMORE, MD
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

ID: T000469

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10

1
KHAN, FARAZ A.
SELF-EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE
Individual ALBANY, NY
$3,300
Nov 3, 2024
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GATES, WILLIAM H. III
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Individual REDMOND, WA
$3,300
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ARNOLD, LAURA
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
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ARPEY, MICHAEL W.
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ARPEY, MICHAEL W.
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ARPEY, STACIE
NOT EMPLOYED HOMEMAKER
Individual SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
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BLOOD, DAVID W.
GENERATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT MANAGER
Individual ASPEN, CO
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BLOOD, DAVID W.
GENERATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT MANAGER
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DECHMAN, DAVID
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$3,300
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Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]

ID: M001188

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10

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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$1,500
May 19, 2023
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$1,500
Jun 30, 2024
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$3,300
Oct 10, 2024
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COOPER, TODD
RIPCO REAL ESTATE OWNER
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$3,300
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Individual SPRINGFIELD, NJ
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
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$3,300
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Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]

ID: O000172

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CHEROKEE NATION
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$5,000
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DRAKE, DANIEL
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
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TORRES, TOMAS
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
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NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
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WESTON, JEFF
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
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$3,300
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SISSON, MICHAEL
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
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