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.
Sponsored by
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
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The bill
HR. 7365, 119th Congress.
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The money
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
July 21, 2026
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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.
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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