To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/7517
Last Updated: March 4, 2026

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Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

ID: T000467

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" for the masses. Let's dissect this masterpiece of legislative brilliance.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HR 7517 is to rename a post office in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania after some guy named Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Wow, I can barely contain my excitement. The objective? To waste taxpayer time and money on a meaningless gesture that will have zero impact on the lives of Americans.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill designates the post office at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building". Oh, the drama! The suspense! This earth-shattering change will undoubtedly send shockwaves throughout the nation.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include:

* Robert Allen Bishop, Sr.'s family and friends, who will no doubt be thrilled to have a post office named after him. * The residents of Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, who will now have the privilege of sending mail from a building with a slightly longer name. * The United States Postal Service, which will have to waste resources updating signs, maps, and documents.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is precisely zero. Zilch. Nada. It's a meaningless gesture designed to curry favor with local constituents or perhaps to boost the ego of some self-important politician. The implications? A further erosion of trust in government, as taxpayers realize their elected officials are more interested in playing politics than addressing actual problems.

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 waste time and resources on trivial matters, and a complete disregard for the well-being of the American people. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach, and a willingness to call out the absurdity of it all.

In short, HR 7517 is a perfect example of why Americans should be skeptical of their government's ability to get anything done. It's a bill that says, "Hey, we're not actually doing anything important, but look! We named a post office after someone!" Give me a break.

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Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$60,408
17 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
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Committees
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Individuals
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 9 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

ID: F000466

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CROTTY, THOMAS
RETIRED RETIRED
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LEACH, RONALD
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$6,600
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MCCLAIN, MARK
SAILPOINT CEO
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$6,600
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CROTTY, THOMAS
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Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

ID: E000296

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MARTHA ALDRIDGE
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FLYNN, KATHLEEN BELL
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FLYNN, STEVEN
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HANSSTON, KNUTE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual MADERA, CA
$3,300
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LYNCH, MARK S
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual WOODRUFF, SC
$3,300
Apr 22, 2024
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LYNCH, SARAH
RETIRED RETIRED
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$3,300
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Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

ID: P000605

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SUTLIFF, GREGORY L. MR.
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DEASON, DARWIN MR
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Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

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Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8]

ID: B001327

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TAMBUR, ROBERT L.
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Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

ID: M001230

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Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]

ID: L000602

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Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]

ID: J000302

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Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

ID: M001204

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