To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/7365
Last Updated: July 22, 2026

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Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

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The bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".

HR. 7365, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

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The money

$141,350 raised

23 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

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July 21, 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:** The main purpose of HR 7365 is to waste taxpayer time and money on a pointless exercise in ego-stroking. The objective is to rename a post office building after some guy named Colonel Edward Shames, because, apparently, his family has connections or something. I mean, who doesn't love a good game of "Name That Post Office"?

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Oh boy, this bill is a real game-changer. It changes the name of a post office building from "1225 Kempsville Road" to "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building". I bet the citizens of Virginia Beach are just thrilled to have their tax dollars spent on this earth-shattering legislation. The only change to existing law is that now, whenever someone refers to this post office, they'll have to use the new, ridiculously long name. What a monumental achievement.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include the post office employees who will have to update their stationery and signage, the residents of Virginia Beach who will have to pretend to care about this nonsense, and Colonel Shames' family, who will get to bask in the glory of having a building named after their relative. Oh, and let's not forget the lobbyists and special interest groups who will use this as an opportunity to curry favor with the bill's sponsors.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is precisely zero. It will not create jobs, stimulate economic growth, or improve the lives of anyone except maybe Colonel Shames' family. The implications are that our elected officials have nothing better to do with their time and our money than engage in pointless exercises in vanity. It's a classic case of " Legislative ADHD" - a disease characterized by an inability to focus on real problems and a penchant for chasing meaningless, feel-good legislation.

In conclusion, HR 7365 is a perfect example of the absurdity that passes for governance in this country. It's a symptom of a deeper disease: the corruption of power, the cowardice of politicians, and the stupidity of voters who keep electing these clowns. So, let's all take a moment to applaud the sponsors of this bill for their outstanding achievement in doing absolutely nothing of substance. Bravo, Congress. Bravo.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$141,350
21 donors
PACs
$2,000
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$138,600
1
AIPAC- EARMARKS
1 transaction
$2,000

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

1
KEHOE, MICHAEL
1 transaction
$13,200
2
SCHWARTZBERG, ANDREW
2 transactions
$13,200
3
MITCHUM, ELZA
1 transaction
$6,600
4
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
1 transaction
$6,600
5
PERRY, J DOUGLAS
1 transaction
$6,600
6
WEEKLEY, RICHARD
1 transaction
$6,600
7
GILLIAM, MARVIN
1 transaction
$6,600
8
BOHANNON, DAVID
1 transaction
$6,600
9
FAISON, JAY W.
1 transaction
$6,600
10
KILMER, RONALD L. MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
11
UIHLEIN, RICHARD E.
1 transaction
$6,600
12
YOUNGKIN, GLENN A.
1 transaction
$6,600
13
NERO, TONY
1 transaction
$6,600
14
HOLLAND, LAWIS STANLEY
1 transaction
$6,600
15
COPELAND, TODD A.
1 transaction
$6,600
16
FELTON, NICOLINA
1 transaction
$6,600
17
THURMOND, RICHARD
1 transaction
$6,600
18
KELLY, SUSAN
1 transaction
$6,600
19
GILLIAM, RICHARD
1 transaction
$6,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]

ID: M001239

Top Contributors

0

No contribution data available

Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]

ID: G000568

Top Contributors

10

1
BUNN, JAMES O.
CENTRAL COAL COMINING ENGINEER
IndividualBRISTOL, VA
$3,300
Dec 18, 2024
2
CHARLES, DAVID
MOOD PRODUCTS GROUP LLCEXECUTIVE
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Dec 4, 2023
3
HAMER, JONATHAN S.
MASTERY CONSULTINGBUSINESS CONSULTANT
IndividualRANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
4
JOURNAY, JUSTIN
3CHIEXECUTIVE
IndividualFISHERS, IN
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
5
PATEL, GOPESH
VLS PHARMACY INCPHARMACIST
IndividualNEW HYDE PARK, NY
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
6
RAY, RICHIE
RICHIE'S SPECIALTY PHARMACYPHARMACIST
IndividualTHE WOODLANDS, TX
$3,300
Oct 27, 2023
7
RAY, RICHIE
RICHIE'S SPECIALTY PHARMACYPHARMACIST
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WORLEY, JEFFREY
COLUMBIA CONSULTINGEXECUTIVE
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$3,300
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BLUMENFELD, JACOB
QUEST MANAGEMENT GROUP LLCREAL ESTATE
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$3,300
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10
CRANE, DAVID
BOSE PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUPCONSULTANT
IndividualALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Mar 6, 2024

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

ID: G000583

Top Contributors

10

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AMERICAN EXPRESS
OrganizationNEWARK, NJ
$22,941
Apr 12, 2024
2
AMERICAN EXPRESS
OrganizationNEWARK, NJ
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May 10, 2024
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PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
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PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
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$6,337
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PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
OrganizationTAMPA, FL
$6,337
Apr 30, 2024
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PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
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$5,751
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$3,300
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SEKAS LAW GROUP LLC
OrganizationENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ
$1,500
Apr 12, 2024
9
SANDOR F. GENET & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
OrganizationNORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL
$250
Apr 12, 2024
10
FIRESTONE MILKEN, SARAH
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$13,200
Jul 2, 2024

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

ID: S000185

Top Contributors

10

1
COPE, SEIU
SEIUFINANCE
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$5,000
May 29, 2024
2
BREIT, JEFFREY A
BREIT BINIAZANLAWYER
IndividualVIRGINIA BEACH, VA
$3,300
Jul 2, 2024
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DREYFUS, MARK
ECPI UNIVERSITYEDUCATION MANAGER
IndividualJACKSON, WY
$3,300
Sep 18, 2024
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GOODE, DAVID R
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualNORFOLK, VA
$3,300
Jul 5, 2024
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PORTER, JON
PORTERCONSULTANT
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Jul 15, 2024
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SIMMONS, IAN
SELFINVESTOR
IndividualCAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Sep 25, 2024
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SMITH, DIANE
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Sep 19, 2024
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CRAIG, FRANCES
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualASHBURN, VA
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
9
HERSHEY, LOREN W
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualOAKTON, VA
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
10
LEEDS, DANIEL
SELFEXECUTIVE
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024

Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

ID: C001118

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,000
Oct 31, 2023
2
JOHNSON, CAMERON MR.
MAGIC CITY FORDCAR DEALER
IndividualROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Nov 21, 2024
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ROSENBERG, DIANE MS.
RETIREDRETIRED
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$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
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STOLTZFUS, MELISSA
HOMEMAKERHOMEMAKER
IndividualBRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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STOLTZFUS, MICHAEL
DYNAMIC AVIATIONPRESIDENT & CEO
IndividualBRIDGEWATER, VA
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Nov 5, 2024
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STOLTZFUS, MICHAEL
DYNAMIC AVIATIONPRESIDENT & CEO
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$3,300
Nov 13, 2024
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CLINE, JULIA S MRS.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualLEXINGTON, VA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
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CLINE, JULIA S MRS.
RETIREDRETIRED
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$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
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CARTLEDGE, GEORGE B MR. III
GRAND HOME FURNISHINGSPRESIDENT
IndividualROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
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CARTLEDGE, GEORGE B MR. III
GRAND HOME FURNISHINGSPRESIDENT
IndividualROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

ID: W000804

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
PACADA, OK
$3,300
Jun 17, 2024
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
PACADA, OK
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
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$3,300
Feb 8, 2024
5
KEHOE, MICHAEL PATRICK
IndividualRICHMOND, VA
$13,200
Jun 2, 2023
6
GIFFORD, BILLY
ALTRIA GROUP INC.CEO
IndividualMIDLOTHIAN, VA
$6,600
Sep 26, 2023
7
PAYNE, DANIEL E.
PAYNE INCCEO
IndividualFREDERICKSBURG, VA
$6,600
Nov 29, 2023
8
CASEY, ARTHUR S.
CASEY AUTO GROUPPRESIDENT
IndividualNEWPORT NEWS, VA
$6,600
Mar 29, 2023
9
PAYNE, DANIEL E.
PAYNE INCCEO
IndividualFREDERICKSBURG, VA
$6,600
Nov 29, 2023
10
KANTNER, CHRIS
UKROP'S FOOD GROUPPRESIDENT
IndividualRICHMOND, VA
$6,600
Jan 12, 2024

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

ID: C001133

Top Contributors

10

1
SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
PACSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$1,000
Jun 14, 2024
2
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
5
DELTA AIRLINES
OrganizationATLANTA, GA
$2,500
Jul 30, 2024
6
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$2,000
Oct 8, 2024
7
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
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$1,834
Jun 30, 2024
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MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
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$1,000
Nov 5, 2024
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COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES
OrganizationPARKER, AZ
$1,000
Jun 30, 2023
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 30, 2023

Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

ID: S001230

Top Contributors

10

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FRIENDS OF RUSSET PERRY
OrganizationLEESBURG, VA
$1,000
May 16, 2024
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GRO MORE DULANY BUILDERS
OrganizationMCLEAN, VA
$1,000
Sep 19, 2024
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ELECT ATOOSA REASER
OrganizationSTERLING, VA
$250
Sep 30, 2024
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IRUDHAYANATHAN, ANTHONY
ZILLIONIT
IndividualASHBURN, VA
$6,600
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JACOBS, IRWIN M
IndividualLA JOLLA, CA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2024
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ACHARYA, SANKET
7-ELEVENBUSINES OWNER
IndividualNEWPORT NEWS, VA
$3,300
Nov 19, 2023
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ALDANA, AIME
DLA PIPEROF COUNSEL
IndividualBURBANK, CA
$3,300
Nov 14, 2023
8
ALI, TAJAMMAL
TAJAMMAL ALISELF EMPLOYED
IndividualLEESBURG, VA
$3,300
Dec 11, 2023
9
BHUTADA, RISHI
STAR PIPE PRODUCTSSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
IndividualSUGAR LAND, TX
$3,300
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CHALLA, JAYANTH
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualVIENNA, VA
$3,300
Nov 16, 2023

Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

ID: M001227

Top Contributors

10

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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 24, 2023
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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CHEROKEE NATION
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$1,000
Dec 21, 2023
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CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 21, 2023
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STARLEY LLC
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$250
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STARLEY LLC
OrganizationNORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA
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Oct 13, 2024
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RICE, NANCY
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Sep 23, 2024
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RICE, NANCY
LITTLE DIFFICULT RUNCONSULTANT
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$6,600
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ABRAMSON, RONALD D
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEYATTORNEY
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
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FRIED, BARBARA J.
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IndividualCROZET, VA
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Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]

ID: W000831

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0

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Donor Network - Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

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