To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/4707
Last Updated: April 17, 2026

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Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

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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 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Ah, yes, the main purpose of HR 4707 is to... wait for it... rename a post office in Fort Madison, Iowa, after some obscure individual named Martin L. Graber. Wow, I can barely contain my excitement. The objective, of course, is to waste taxpayer money on a meaningless gesture that will have zero impact on the lives of Americans. Bravo, Congress! You've managed to find a new way to do absolutely nothing.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Oh boy, this bill is a real game-changer. It designates a single post office with a new name. That's it. No changes to existing law, no reforms, no substance whatsoever. Just a pointless exercise in bureaucratic busywork. I'm sure the authors of this bill spent countless hours crafting this magnum opus, carefully considering the far-reaching implications of renaming a post office. (Sarcasm alert: I'm sure they didn't just phone it in while laughing all the way to the bank.)

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Let's see... the affected parties include: 1. The residents of Fort Madison, Iowa, who will now have to update their GPS devices and maps to reflect the new name. 2. The United States Postal Service, which will have to print new signs and stationery (at taxpayer expense, naturally). 3. Martin L. Graber's family, who will no doubt be thrilled to see their relative's name immortalized on a post office that most people will never visit.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is precisely zero. Zilch. Nada. It's a placebo policy, designed to make politicians look like they're doing something without actually accomplishing anything. The implications are clear: Congress has too much time on its hands and not enough actual problems to solve. This bill is a symptom of a deeper disease – the chronic incompetence and cynicism that plagues our political system.

In conclusion, HR 4707 is a perfect example of legislative malpractice. It's a waste of time, money, and resources. The authors of this bill should be ashamed of themselves, but let's be real, they're probably too busy laughing at the absurdity of it all to care. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than analyze this drivel further. Next!

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Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$166,100
24 donors
PACs
$500
Organizations
$3,900
Committees
$0
Individuals
$160,200
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$500
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US MARSHALS SERVICES
1 transaction
$2,900
2
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

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SMITH, DYAN
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$16,600
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HOGAN, PATRICK F
1 transaction
$13,200
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HOLDEN, RONALD
1 transaction
$13,200
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VANDEWALLE, LOLA L
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GLEESON, JOHN W
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RICHARDS, DANIEL
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$6,600
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$6,600
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SINGER, PAUL
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SABIN, ANDREW
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GILLIAM, RICHARD
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BELTRAME, MARC
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WOLL, MARGO
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$6,600
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SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 3 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

ID: F000446

Top Contributors

10

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PROTECT OUR HERITAGE
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$5,000
Dec 1, 2023
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SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
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$2,500
Oct 31, 2024
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$1,000
Sep 11, 2023
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SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
Organization TAMA, IA
$1,000
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BOGART ASSOCIATES, INC.
Organization ALEXANDRIA, VA
$500
Apr 26, 2023
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ANWAR, S JAVAID
MIDLAND ENERGY, INC CEO/PRESIDENT
Individual MIDLAND, TX
$13,200
Feb 6, 2024
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PARKER, SEAN
SEAN N PARKER FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
$13,200
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WELLS, MIKE
WELLS ENTERPRISES CEO
Individual LE MARS, IA
$12,500
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LAURIDSEN, NIXON
LGI CHAIRMAN
Individual ANKENY, IA
$10,000
Dec 12, 2023
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CROOKHAM, JOE
CEO CEO
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$10,000
Mar 31, 2023

Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]

ID: H001091

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SAC AND FOX NATION
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$3,300
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$2,500
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SAC AND FOX NATION
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$1,700
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KLINGER ROBINSON & FORD LLP
Organization CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
$1,000
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SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual BAL HARBOUR, FL
$6,600
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WEEKLEY, RICHARD
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Individual HOUSTON, TX
$6,600
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ARNOLD, JOHN
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WRIGHT, DAVID
DAVE WRIGHT NISSAN SUBARU PRESIDENT
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$6,600
Dec 22, 2023
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WRIGHT, PATTY
RETIRED RETIRED
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$6,600
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Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

ID: N000193

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OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$2,500
Dec 31, 2024
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SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
Organization TAMA, IA
$1,000
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SMITH, JOHN M.
CRST TRUCKING CEO
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$6,600
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RETIRED RETIRED
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$6,600
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EMMET, RICHARD
JANE STREET CAPITAL FINANCE
Individual LARCHMONT, NY
$6,600
Nov 21, 2023
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WEEKLEY, RICHARD W.
SELF EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Nov 7, 2023
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STERN, ELIZABETH
RETIRED RETIRED
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$6,600
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SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
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$6,600
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