To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/6808
Last Updated: April 17, 2026

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Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

ID: O000175

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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 geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Oh, wow, it's a real brain-twister – they want to rename a post office building after some guy named John Harlan Willis. I'm sure this is the most pressing issue facing our nation today. The main purpose is to waste taxpayer money on a pointless exercise in ego-stroking and pandering to local interests.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Section 1, subsection (a) – oh boy, it's a real thrill-ride – designates the post office building at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building". Because, you know, that's exactly what our country needs: more unnecessary signage and bureaucratic busywork. Subsection (b) ensures that all references to this building will be updated to reflect its new, ridiculously long name. I'm sure the throngs of people waiting in line at the post office will be thrilled to hear the clerk say, "Welcome to the Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building" – it's not like they have better things to do.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include the residents of Columbia, Tennessee, who will now have the privilege of visiting a post office with an absurdly long name; the United States Postal Service, which will have to waste resources updating signage and documents; and, of course, the family of John Harlan Willis, who will get to bask in the glory of having a building named after their relative. I'm sure they're all just thrilled to be part of this monumental waste of time.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact is zero – zip, zilch, nada. This bill will not create jobs, stimulate economic growth, or improve the lives of Americans in any meaningful way. It's a classic example of legislative placebo effect: "Hey, look, we're doing something! (Not really, but just go along with it)." The implications are clear: our elected officials have nothing better to do than engage in pointless exercises in self-aggrandizement and vote-grabbing. It's a symptom of a deeper disease – the chronic stupidity and cowardice that afflicts our political system.

In conclusion, HR 6808 is a prime example of legislative flatulence – a lot of hot air, signifying nothing. It's a waste of time, money, and resources, perpetrated by politicians who are more interested in currying favor with local interests than actually governing the country. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do – like watching paint dry.

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Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$129,458
17 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$129,458

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

1
WINTERSTEEN, JAMES
1 transaction
$13,200
2
BEAMAN, LEE MR.
2 transactions
$12,850
3
DAVIS, MICHAEL
2 transactions
$12,540
4
BURNS, DONALD
2 transactions
$8,898
5
FISHER, KENNETH L.
1 transaction
$6,600
6
FISHER, SHERRILYN
1 transaction
$6,600
7
RAMSEY, DAVE
1 transaction
$6,600
8
MOSING, GREG
1 transaction
$6,600
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SHOCKLEY, QIANG
1 transaction
$6,600
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GUO, MING
1 transaction
$6,600
11
KENNINGER, STEVEN
1 transaction
$6,600
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JAQUISH, GAIL
1 transaction
$6,600
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ELAM, LULU ROGERS
1 transaction
$6,270
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ROGERS, JESSICA
1 transaction
$6,000
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ALLEN, JARED
1 transaction
$5,800
16
GIDEON, CECILE
1 transaction
$5,600
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RICE, THOMAS A
1 transaction
$5,500

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 8 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

ID: H001086

Top Contributors

10

1
BROWN, NANCY I.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Mar 7, 2024
2
NANCY, BROWN
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Mar 31, 2024
3
GREGORY, LUCINDA
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual PINEY FLATS, TN
$6,600
May 21, 2024
4
BANKE, BARBARA R
Individual GEYSERVILLE, CA
$6,600
Nov 30, 2023
5
MORRIS, GLENN
Individual STUART, FL
$6,600
Sep 30, 2024
6
TAYLOR, MARGARETTA J MISS
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Jul 16, 2024
7
EGER, MORDECHI
HLU SALES INC OWNER
Individual AIRMONT, NY
$5,000
Dec 28, 2023
8
BORDEAU, BRAD
BORDEAU METALS CEO
Individual DICKSON, TN
$5,000
Sep 11, 2024
9
BENTZ, KAREN
Individual GATLINBURG, TN
$5,000
Sep 30, 2023
10
MOUNTAIN, MONICA
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual NEW TAZEWELL, TN
$3,600
Sep 30, 2024

Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

ID: B001309

Top Contributors

10

1
KUHLMAN, RUTHIE
Individual KNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Sep 4, 2023
2
KUHLMAN, RUTHIE
Individual KNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Sep 4, 2023
3
FUHRMAN, LINDSEY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SOUTH MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Jul 26, 2023
4
FUHRMAN, SCOTT
BISCAYNE GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CHAIRMAN
Individual SOUTH MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Jul 26, 2023
5
KUHLMAN, RUTHIE
OLD GRAY CEMETERY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Individual KNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Jul 29, 2023
6
KUHLMAN, RUTHIE
OLD GRAY CEMETERY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Individual KNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Jul 29, 2023
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STOWERS, HARRY
STOWERS MACHINERY CORPORATION EXECUTIVE
Individual KNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Jul 25, 2023
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STOWERS, HARRY
STOWERS MACHINERY CORPORATION EXECUTIVE
Individual KNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Jul 25, 2023
9
HUFFAKER, RAY F
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual POWELL, TN
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
10
COOLEY, WILLIAM
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual WEST PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

ID: F000459

Top Contributors

10

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Organization CHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Mar 28, 2023
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Organization CHEROKEE, NC
$2,500
Mar 28, 2023
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BARKER FOR SHERIFF
Organization CLINTON, TN
$1,000
Mar 16, 2023
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CARBON RIVERS, INC.
Organization KNOXVILLE, TN
$1,000
Mar 16, 2023
6
HIGGINS, KENNETH
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual MCDONALD, TN
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
7
HIGGINS, PHILIP
FIDEM ENERGY CO CEO
Individual CLEVELAND, TN
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
8
JOHNSTON, BENJAMIN
FIDEM ENERGY PRESIDENT
Individual LOOKOUT MTN, GA
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
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JONES, JOHN BAILEY
NONE STUDENT
Individual CLEVELAND, TN
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
10
RICHARDS, CHRISTINE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual BARLETT, TN
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024

Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]

ID: D000616

Top Contributors

10

1
FRIENDS OF TIM RUDD
Organization MURFREESBORO, TN
$500
Oct 23, 2024
2
MCKEE, CHRISTOPHER MR.
MCKEE FOODS VICE PRESIDENT
Individual OOLTEWAH, TN
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
3
MCKEE, CHRISTOPHER MR.
MCKEE FOODS VICE PRESIDENT
Individual OOLTEWAH, TN
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
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MCKEE, JANEL
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual OOLTEWAH, TN
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
5
MCKEE, JANEL
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual OOLTEWAH, TN
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
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WALKER, JOHN MR.
WALKER DIE CASTING, INC. OWNER
Individual LEWISBURG, TN
$3,300
Dec 12, 2023
7
GIBBS, SAVANNAH
WAVELINK, INC. BUDGET ANALYST
Individual MURFREESBORO, TN
$3,300
Mar 3, 2023
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UIHLEIN, RICHARD
ULINE CEO
Individual LAKE FOREST, IL
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
9
MAYFIELD, JOE
SELF-EMPLOYED SALES
Individual MCMINNVILLE, TN
$3,300
Jan 15, 2024
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WETHERINGTON, MIKE MR.
AMERICAN DEV. CORP PRESIDENT
Individual FAYETTEVILLE, TN
$3,300
May 10, 2023

Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]

ID: R000612

Top Contributors

10

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WINRED
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$3,343
Oct 24, 2023
2
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
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ROCKWELL, PAGE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Aug 24, 2024
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YEE, TIMOTHY
GREEN RETIREMENT, INC. FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Individual REDDING, CA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
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LAGOC, JULIA
RETIRED RETIRED
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$3,300
Jan 30, 2024
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MILLIKEN, NANCY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISC PHYSICIAN
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$3,000
Aug 14, 2024
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STEWART, SANDRA
THINKSHIFT COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS
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$2,900
Oct 1, 2024
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STEWART, SANDRA
THINKSHIFT COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$2,000
Apr 1, 2024
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YEE, EDMOND
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual EL CERRITO, CA
$2,000
Feb 11, 2024
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MOLLNER, TERRY
STAKEHOLDERS CAPITAL INVESTOR
Individual SHUTESBURY, MA
$1,000
Aug 30, 2024

Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7]

ID: V000139

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Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]

ID: K000392

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10

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TENNESSEE SAFARI PARK
Organization ALAMO, TN
$3,000
Aug 28, 2023
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GERMAN FARMS
Organization SOMERVILLE, TN
$350
Aug 12, 2023
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GROWING ACRES
Organization SAVANNAH, TN
$300
Aug 12, 2023
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WALLY CHILDRESS FARMS
Organization BOGOTA, TN
$250
Aug 12, 2023
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LONG, CHRISTOPHER MR.
SELF ENTREPRENEUR
Individual MEMPHIS, TN
$6,600
Nov 7, 2023
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SMITH, STEFAN M. MR.
LEXUS OF MEMPHIS AUTO DEALER
Individual GERMANTOWN, TN
$6,600
Nov 7, 2023
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AYERS, JANET MRS.
THE AYERS FOUNDATION PRESIDENT
Individual NASHVILLE, TN
$6,600
Jul 22, 2024
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AYERS, JAMES W. MR.
FIRST BANK CHAIRMAN
Individual NASHVILLE, TN
$6,600
Jul 24, 2024
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WEISS, CATHY MRS.
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual MEMPHIS, TN
$6,600
Mar 25, 2024
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HASLAM, WILLIAM MR.
KNOXVILLE MUSEUM OF ART MANAGER
Individual KNOXVILLE, TN
$6,000
Oct 12, 2023

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

ID: C001068

Top Contributors

10

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SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$3,000
Nov 5, 2024
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PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$2,000
Nov 5, 2024
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NOVY, PENNY
NA RETIRED
Individual BUFFALO GROVE, LA
$546
Sep 29, 2024
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CZEREPAK, TYMOTEUSZ
SUPREME ADUSTING LLC PUBLIC ADJUSTER
Individual CARY, IL
$520
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PORTER, RICHARD
NA RETIRED
Individual NORTHFIELD, IL
$520
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TRACY, DON
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Individual SPRINGFIELD, IL
$500
Sep 22, 2024
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BOBRICK, EDWARD
NA RETIRED
Individual EVANSTON, IL
$300
Aug 11, 2024
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NOVY, PENNY
NA RETIRED
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$260
Oct 19, 2024
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FAREVA MORTON GROVE WAREHOUSE OPERATOR
Individual PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL
$260
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Individual BUFFALO GROVE, IL
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