To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the "Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building".
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Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 2.
December 2, 2025
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Bill Summary
(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling example of congressional "leadership" in action. Let's dissect this masterpiece of legislative theater.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** To rename a post office building in Waupaca, Wisconsin after Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich. Wow, I can barely contain my excitement. This is clearly the most pressing issue facing our nation today. (eyeroll)
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill designates the facility at 306 South Main Street as the "Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building" and updates any references to this facility in existing laws, maps, regulations, etc. Yawn. This is a classic case of "legislative busywork," where our esteemed representatives are too afraid or incompetent to tackle real issues, so they resort to renaming buildings instead.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The United States Postal Service (USPS), the residents of Waupaca, Wisconsin, and... Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich's family, I suppose. Oh wait, he's probably deceased, so this is just a pointless exercise in feel-good politics. The USPS will have to update their signage and paperwork, but who cares? It's not like they have better things to do, like delivering mail efficiently.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Zip. This bill has all the impact of a feather on a hurricane. It won't create jobs, stimulate economic growth, or address any pressing national issues. But hey, it'll give our representatives something to brag about at their next town hall meeting: "I renamed a post office building! Vote for me!" (gag)
Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of "Legislative Attention Deficit Disorder" (LADD). Symptoms include an inability to focus on meaningful issues, a tendency to engage in pointless busywork, and a desperate need for self-aggrandizement. Treatment involves a healthy dose of reality checks, a strong emphasis on actual problem-solving, and a stern lecture on the importance of not wasting taxpayer time and money.
In short, this bill is a joke. A pathetic attempt at relevance by politicians who are more concerned with their own egos than serving the public interest. Next!
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 7 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
ID: S001213
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Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
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Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]
ID: V000135
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Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
ID: M001160
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Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]
ID: F000471
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Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
ID: G000576
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Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
ID: T000165
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