To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/4635
Last Updated: December 8, 2025

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Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

ID: B001313

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" for the masses. Let's dissect this farce.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HR 4635 is to rename a post office in Cleveland, Ohio after Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter. Wow, I can barely contain my excitement. The objective? To waste taxpayer money on a meaningless gesture that will be forgotten by the end of the week.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill designates the facility at 890 East 152nd Street as the "Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building". That's it. No changes to existing law, no new policies, just a fancy name change. I'm sure this will have a profound impact on the lives of Americans.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are:

* Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter (posthumously), whose legacy is being used as a prop for congressional grandstanding. * The residents of Cleveland, Ohio, who will now have to update their GPS devices and maps to reflect the new name. * The United States Postal Service, which will have to waste resources on signage and paperwork.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact? Zero. Zilch. Nada. This bill is a classic example of "legislative busywork" – a meaningless exercise in bureaucratic navel-gazing designed to make politicians look like they're doing something, anything, to justify their existence.

But let's not forget the real motivations behind this bill:

* Ego-stroking: Congress members get to attach their names to a "meaningful" piece of legislation. * Pork-barrel politics: Local representatives can claim credit for "bringing home the bacon" (in this case, a fancy post office name). * Distraction from actual issues: While Rome burns, our esteemed leaders are busy renaming post offices.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of " Congressional Attention Deficit Disorder" – an inability to focus on real problems and a penchant for meaningless grandstanding. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism, ridicule, and contempt for the politicians involved.

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Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$49,126
27 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$9,600
Committees
$0
Individuals
$39,526

No PAC contributions found

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
2 transactions
$6,600
2
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
1 transaction
$2,000
3
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

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MOORE, KENNETH
1 transaction
$3,300
2
PRISELAC, TOM M.
1 transaction
$3,300
3
BUCHMAN, MICHELLE J.
1 transaction
$3,300
4
CONROY, ROBERTA
1 transaction
$3,300
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SAVAGE, KEVIN
1 transaction
$3,300
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STEVENS, SETH R.
1 transaction
$3,300
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UNTERMAN, JANET M.
1 transaction
$3,300
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LIBBY, KEN
3 transactions
$3,082
9
CANNON, ANN C
1 transaction
$2,500
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DAWSON, JAMES
1 transaction
$1,041
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DOCKERY, RANDY
1 transaction
$1,041
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KISTNER, ERIC
1 transaction
$1,041
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FRYE, ANJANETTE
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$1,041
14
ZEITZ, DAVID
1 transaction
$1,000
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HAMPTON, MARTI
1 transaction
$1,000
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BAILEY, DENNIS
1 transaction
$520
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DWYER, DEBBIE
1 transaction
$520
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REDDING, KENT
1 transaction
$520
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SMITH, LESLIE ROUDA
1 transaction
$520
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URBIGKIT, LAURIE
1 transaction
$520
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FURTADO, JILL
1 transaction
$520
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MASSEY, DAVID
1 transaction
$520
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MORRICAL, PHIL
1 transaction
$520
24
BEAGLE, DEBRA
1 transaction
$520

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

ID: B001306

Top Contributors

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THORP FOR SHERIFF
Organization NEWARK, OH
$500
Oct 7, 2024
2
FRIENDS OF MARK FRAIZER
Organization COLUMBUS, OH
$250
Jun 15, 2023
3
FRIENDS OF MARK FRAIZER
Organization COLUMBUS, OH
$200
Sep 3, 2024
4
STEMMER, THOMAS A
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual BYESVILLE, OH
$5,800
Feb 28, 2024
5
STEMMER, THOMAS A
Individual BYESVILLE, OH
$5,800
Feb 28, 2024
6
BORKOWSKI, BRIAN
LACO HOLDINGS CEO
Individual BELLEAIR BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
7
MACKINNON, JEFFREY
FARRAGUT PARTNERS LOBBYIST
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
8
DICKERSON, RICHARD D
UTILITY TECHNOLOGY INT'L CORP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Individual WEST JEFFERSON, OH
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
9
LEMMON, THEODORE
SHELLY COMPANY SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Individual NEW PLYMOUTH, OH
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
10
DICKERSON, JOAN
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual WEST JEFFERSON, OH
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

ID: B001281

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10

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EDWARDS, JEFFREY W.
INSTALLED BUILDING PRODUCTS/EDWARDS CO PRESIDENT, CEO, CHAIRMAN
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2
BANFIELD, WILLIAM
QUICKEN LOANS CHIEF RISK OFFICER
Individual ROCHESTER HILLS, MI
$3,300
May 1, 2024
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COHEN, PHILIP
PRN FUNDING LLC MANAGEMENT
Individual PEPPER PIKE, OH
$3,300
Apr 22, 2024
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LAVINE, JEANNIE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual BOSTON, MA
$3,300
Jun 28, 2024
5
LAVINE, JONTHAN
BAIN CAPITAL INVESTOR
Individual BOSTON, MA
$3,300
Jun 28, 2024
6
STOKES, RAVEN R
SELF MOTHER
Individual BEXLEY, OH
$3,300
Jun 12, 2024
7
WALKER, KIRT A
NATIONWIDE FINANCIAL PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual NEW ALBANY, OH
$3,300
May 29, 2024
8
WILLIAMS, CLIFTON
TAFT LAW LOBBYIST
Individual CHAGRIN FALLS, OH
$3,300
Aug 18, 2024
9
HUGHES, CARL F
CONLON PUBLIC STRATEGIES PUBLIC STRATEGIES
Individual MARION, OH
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024
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GILBERT, DAN
ROCKET MORTGAGE CEO
Individual DETROIT, MI
$3,300
Nov 16, 2023

Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]

ID: C001126

Top Contributors

10

1
KITTLE, JEFFREY
KITTLE PROPERTY GROUP CEO
Individual INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$6,600
Oct 24, 2023
2
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
NONE RETIRED
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Sep 28, 2023
3
SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN
BLACKSTONE CEO AND CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
4
BAGAN, JOSEPH W.
STAQ PHARMA CEO
Individual COLUMBUS, OH
$4,000
Oct 14, 2024
5
BAGAN, JOSEPH W.
Individual COLUMBUS, OH
$4,000
Oct 16, 2024
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BORKOWSKI, BRIAN
HEARTLAND CHARGING SERVICES COO
Individual BELLEAIR BEACH, FL
$3,435
Oct 15, 2024
7
FISCHER, ALEX
SELF EMPLOYED CONSULTING REAL ESTATE
Individual COLUMBUS, OH
$3,300
Oct 8, 2024
8
BARRERAS, LORI
STATE OF OHIO COMMISSIONER, OCRC
Individual COLUMBUS, OH
$3,300
Nov 8, 2024
9
LAIRD, JAMES F.
DIAMOND HILL EXECUTIVE
Individual DUBLIN, OH
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
10
RICHARDSON, JOHN G.
SUGARCREEK CHAIRMAN
Individual CINCINNATI, OH
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024

Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

ID: D000626

Top Contributors

10

1
CASCARILLA, CHARLES
PAXOS CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$6,600
Apr 22, 2024
2
CASCARILLA, MARISSA
NA HOMEMAKER
Individual MIAMI, FL
$6,600
Apr 22, 2024
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FISHER, KENNETH
FISHER INVESTMENTS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Individual PLANO, TX
$6,600
May 22, 2024
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FISHER, SHERRILYN
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Individual PLANO, TX
$6,600
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GROW, RICHARD
RETIRED RETIRED
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$6,600
Mar 10, 2023
6
ROBINSON, ROBERT S
SELF EMPLOYED ENTREPRENEUR
Individual FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH
$6,600
May 5, 2023
7
BEAMAN, LEE
BEAMAN VENTURES INVESTOR
Individual NASHVILLE, TN
$6,600
Apr 13, 2023
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PHELAN, BRENT J
PHELAN INSURANCE INSURANCE
Individual WEST CHESTER, OH
$6,600
Apr 19, 2023
9
RICKETTS, J. PETER
Individual OMAHA, NE
$6,600
Jun 30, 2023
10
UIHLEIN, RICHARD
ULINE CEO / OWNER
Individual LAKE FOREST, IL
$5,800
Jan 26, 2023

Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4]

ID: J000289

Top Contributors

10

1
MATT HUFFMAN FOR OHIO
Organization LIMA, OH
$1,000
Sep 24, 2024
2
UNION COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Organization PLAIN CITY, OH
$500
Dec 31, 2023
3
UNION COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Organization PLAIN CITY, OH
$500
Jun 10, 2024
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TRAVAGLIANTE
Organization INDEPENDENCE, OH
$100
Oct 3, 2023
5
TRAVAGLIANTE
Organization INDEPENDENCE, OH
$100
Oct 3, 2023
6
TRAVAGLIANTE
Organization INDEPENDENCE, OH
$100
Oct 3, 2023
7
KIMBER, DAMON
Individual BRONX, NY
$20,000
Jul 25, 2023
8
KIMBER, DAMON
Individual BRONX, NY
$20,000
Jul 27, 2023
9
MACRICOSTAS, GEORGE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual INCLINE VILLAGE, NV
$13,200
May 22, 2024
10
SALAMONE, CHRISTOPHER
Individual FAIRPORT, NY
$12,120
Apr 3, 2024

Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]

ID: J000295

Top Contributors

10

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PAC BANNING, CA
$3,300
Jun 7, 2024
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PAC TEMECULA, CA
$3,300
May 15, 2024
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$3,300
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$3,300
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
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$3,300
Jun 7, 2024
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$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
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$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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$3,300
Oct 20, 2023
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COM MARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
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PAC PALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Apr 6, 2023

Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

ID: K000009

Top Contributors

10

1
HECATE ENERGY LLC
Organization CHICAGO, IL
$4,000
Aug 31, 2023
2
RMS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
Organization SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH
$3,300
Jun 28, 2023
3
HOWLEY, JO ANN
NONE NONE
Individual VERMILION, OH
$3,500
Oct 15, 2024
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ANSPACH, ROBERT
ANSPACHLAW ATTORNEY
Individual PERRYSBURG, OH
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
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BRANDT, JANICE
TIME WARNER VICE CHAIR
Individual GREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
6
CHOWDHURY, MANIDIPA
BCI INC. CFO
Individual MOORESTOWN, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
7
CHOWDHURY, SAILESH
BCI INC. CEO
Individual MOORESTOWN, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
8
CONOVER, CATHERINE M
CATHERINE CONOVER INVESTOR
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
9
EGNOR, DANIEL
SELF-EMPLOYED PROGRAMMER
Individual OAKLAND, CA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
10
HELLMAN, FRANCES
UC BERKELEY PROFESSOR
Individual BERKELEY, CA
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024

Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

ID: L000601

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
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$1,000
Dec 1, 2023
2
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$1,000
Mar 19, 2024
3
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Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
4
SOSNICK, AARON
Individual RENO, NV
$3,392
Jun 30, 2024
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$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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Individual LEXINGTON, MA
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
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Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
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TISCH, JONATHAN
LOEWS HOTELS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
9
TISCH, LIZZIE
LTD X LIZZIE TISCH CHIEF CURATOR
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual CONCORD, MA
$3,300
Nov 7, 2023

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

ID: L000566

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10

1
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
Organization RICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Mar 5, 2024
2
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Organization RICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Sep 18, 2023
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Organization JACKSON, MS
$1,000
Jun 25, 2024
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$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
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$500
Mar 31, 2024
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$500
Mar 15, 2024
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$500
Jun 18, 2023
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Individual ENGLEWOOD, CO
$3,300
Dec 25, 2023

Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]

ID: S001223

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10

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PAC WASHINGTON, DC
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Nov 16, 2023
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CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
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CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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