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: June 18, 2026

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

ID: T000467

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The bill

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".

HR. 7517, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

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

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The money

$71,700 raised

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

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2204)

February 11, 2026

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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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💰 Campaign Finance Network

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

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$71,700
26 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$28,700
Committees
$0
Individuals
$43,000

No PAC contributions found

1
BUTLER MACHINE
2 transactions
$6,600
2
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
1 transaction
$3,300
3
CORTINA HULLING & SHELLING GROUP
1 transaction
$3,300
4
AG VENTURES
1 transaction
$2,500
5
ROESLEIN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, LLC
1 transaction
$2,000
6
KOHL REAL ESTATE
2 transactions
$2,000
7
EUROOPTIC, LTD
2 transactions
$2,000
8
RANCH 440
1 transaction
$1,500
9
DWIGHT STANSEL FARM & NURSERY
1 transaction
$1,000
10
HIGHLINE GRAIN GROWERS INC
1 transaction
$1,000
11
SCHRACK FARMS
1 transaction
$1,000
12
LUKE ROBISON FARMS LLC
1 transaction
$1,000
13
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS LLC
1 transaction
$500
14
HARLOW CATTLE LLC
1 transaction
$500
15
MID ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION OF CAREER SCHOOLS
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

1
BARENSFELD, WENDY H. MRS.
2 transactions
$6,600
2
LEMEUR, HENRI E. JR.
1 transaction
$5,000
3
MYERS, JOEL N. DR.
1 transaction
$5,000
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FONALLEDAS, JAIME L JR.
1 transaction
$3,300
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GUILLERMETY, RAFAEL
1 transaction
$3,300
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ASHER, ROBERT B. MR.
1 transaction
$3,300
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CIARROCCHI, GUY
1 transaction
$3,300
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LEPRINO, JAMES G. MR.
1 transaction
$3,300
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MYERS, STEPHANIE
1 transaction
$3,300
10
VAN VLECK, NICOLE
1 transaction
$3,300
11
VANN, JAMES
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

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

ID: F000466

Top Contributors

10

1
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,500
Dec 31, 2024
2
STATA FAMILY OFFICE
Organization
$500
Apr 26, 2024
3
ASHER, ROBERT B.
IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Oct 9, 2024
4
ASHER, ROBERT B.
ASHER CHOCOLATESCHAIRMAN
IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Sep 30, 2024
5
LEVY, EDWARD JR
EDW C LEVY COCHAIRMAN
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
6
CROTTY, THOMAS
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
7
EVANS, ROGER
GREYLOCK PARTNERSPARTNER EMERITUS
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
8
LEACH, RONALD
NPX ONECHAIRMAN & CEO
IndividualGENEVA, IL
$6,600
Feb 28, 2024
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MCCLAIN, MARK
SAILPOINTCEO
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$6,600
Mar 2, 2024
10
CROTTY, THOMAS
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Mar 8, 2024

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

ID: E000296

Top Contributors

10

1
UNIVERSITY PLACE ASSOCIATES 3.0
OrganizationPHILADELPHIA, PA
$1,000
Dec 28, 2023
2
BRIDGE ACROSS PA PAC
OrganizationBETHLEHEM, PA
$1,000
Jun 5, 2023
3
DILWORTH PAXSON LLP
OrganizationPHILADELPHIA, PA
$1,000
May 19, 2023
4
KLEINBARD LLC
OrganizationPHILADELPHIA, PA
$500
Dec 28, 2023
5
ALLIE, DONNA
TEAM CLEAN INC.OWNER
IndividualPHILADELPHIA, PA
$3,300
Dec 11, 2023
6
BURNS, PATRICK J.
METRO PHILLY MANAGEMENTPRESIDENT
IndividualDREXEL HILL, PA
$3,300
Dec 19, 2023
7
MEZZAROBA, ALBERT
SELFATTORNEY
IndividualMERION STATION, PA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
8
CORDARO, LAURA
EBRM CORPDEVELOPER
IndividualGLADWYNE, PA
$3,300
Dec 25, 2023
9
DEON SR, PASQUALE T
PROGRESSIVE MANAGEMENTREAL ESTATE
IndividualFAIRLESS HILLS, PA
$3,300
Dec 27, 2023
10
CRAWFORD, STEVEN M.
S.R. WOJDAK & ASSOCIATES, LPGOVERNMENT RELATIONS
IndividualPHILADELPHIA, PA
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023

Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

ID: P000605

Top Contributors

10

1
MARTIN, CARL MR.
AQUABILITICEO
IndividualMILLERSBURG, PA
$6,600
Jul 18, 2024
2
KENNEDY, MICHAEL P. MR.
SELF EMPLOYEDDEVELOPER
IndividualBOILING SPRINGS, PA
$5,000
Nov 25, 2024
3
GOLDMAN, MARC MR.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$5,000
Oct 31, 2024
4
KENNEDY, MICHAEL P. MR.
SELF EMPLOYEDDEVELOPER
IndividualBOILING SPRINGS, PA
$5,000
Nov 25, 2024
5
FISHER, PAUL
BOYER & RITTER LLCCPA
IndividualCAMP HILL, PA
$5,000
Dec 31, 2023
6
SUTLIFF, GREG L. MR.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualCAMP HILL, PA
$5,000
May 31, 2024
7
SUTLIFF, GREGORY L. MR.
IndividualCAMP HILL, PA
$5,000
Jun 10, 2024
8
BLASCO, KINGSLY J. MR.
KINGLY BLASCO INSURANCEOWNER
IndividualNEWVILLE, PA
$5,000
Aug 28, 2024
9
COLBERT, THOMAS W. MR. JR.
COMMUNITY BANCSHARES OF MS.BANK
IndividualFLOWOOD, MS
$5,000
Sep 30, 2024
10
DEASON, DARWIN MR
DEASON CAPITAL SERVICESCHAIRMAN
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$4,000
Oct 29, 2024

Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

ID: D000530

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 20, 2024
2
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$1,000
Dec 15, 2023
3
SMYTH, NICHOLAS
IndividualPITTSBURGH, PA
$5,000
May 21, 2023
4
SMYTH, NICHOLAS
ST OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORASST DIRECTOR FOR CONSUMER FINANCIAL P
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$3,780
May 26, 2023
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BALSON, ANDREW
COVE HILL PARTNERSINVESTMENT SERVICES
IndividualWEST NEWTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 13, 2023
6
BALSON, ANDREW
COVE HILL PARTNERSINVESTMENT SERVICES
IndividualWEST NEWTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 13, 2023
7
BEEUWKES, NANCY
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
IndividualCONCORD, MA
$3,300
Nov 17, 2023
8
BEEUWKES, REINIER III
ISCHEMIXCHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
IndividualCONCORD, MA
$3,300
Nov 17, 2023
9
BILLS, MICHAEL D
BLUESTEM ASSET MANAGEMENTCEO
IndividualCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
10
BILLS, MICHAEL D
BLUESTEM ASSET MANAGEMENTCEO
IndividualCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023

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

ID: B001327

Top Contributors

10

1
TAMBUR, ROBERT L.
TFP LIMITEDOWNER
IndividualSHAVERTOWN, PA
$13,200
Dec 31, 2023
2
BATMASIAN, JAMES
INVESTMENTS LIMITEDOWNER
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$7,906
Jun 30, 2024
3
BATMASIAN, JAMES
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$7,906
Jun 30, 2024
4
BRESNAHAN, DODIE
WYOMING ELECTRIC SIGNAL INCVP
IndividualPITTSTON, PA
$6,600
Dec 27, 2023
5
CONFORTI, ANGELO
KUHARCHIK CONSTRUCTION LLCMANAGER
IndividualDUPONT, PA
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
6
KUHARCHIK, RHODA
NONERETIRED
IndividualWEST PITTSTON, PA
$6,600
Dec 30, 2023
7
CAMERON, RONALD
MOUNTAIRE CORPCHAIRMAN
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$6,600
Feb 9, 2024
8
EMMET, RICHARD
NONERETIRED
IndividualLARCHMONT, NY
$6,600
Feb 22, 2024
9
GILLIAM, RICHARD
CUMBERLAND DEVELOPMENTMANAGER
IndividualCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
$6,600
Feb 8, 2024
10
GRIFFIN, KENNETH
CITADELCEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$6,600
Apr 1, 2024

Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

ID: M001230

Top Contributors

10

1
JSA REAL ESTATE PC
OrganizationEMMAUS, PA
$500
Oct 3, 2023
2
ARCHER, LYNNE
ROBERT ARCHER AUTOMOTIVEAUTOMOTIVE
IndividualSUGAR LAND, TX
$3,382
Dec 30, 2023
3
BANKE, BARBARA
STONESTREET STABLESOWNER
IndividualGEYSERVILLE, CA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
4
HINMAN, ROY
FLAGLER HOSPITALFAMILY MEDICINE DOCTOR
IndividualSAINT AUGUSTINE, FL
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
5
LEACH, HOWARD
SELFPRIVATE INVESTOR
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
6
MCMAHON, JOYCE
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPALOS HEIGHTS, IL
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
7
PATE, LUTHER S IV
SELF-EMPLOYEDREAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
IndividualTUSCALOOSA, AL
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
8
RICKETTS, MARLENE M.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualOMAHA, NE
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
9
ROCKEFELLER, LISENNE
THE WINROCK GROUPPRESIDENT
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
10
CAMERON, RONALD
MOUNTAIRE CORPCHAIRMAN
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Feb 21, 2024

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

ID: L000602

Top Contributors

10

1
FRIENDS OF SARA INNAMORATO
OrganizationPITTSBURGH, PA
$3,300
Mar 19, 2024
2
FRIENDS OF SARA INNAMORATO
OrganizationPITTSBURGH, PA
$2,300
Mar 19, 2024
3
JORDAN, WAYNE
JREISELF-EMPLOYED
IndividualOAKLAND, CA
$6,600
Jan 26, 2024
4
TROTTER, ANDREW
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualREDWOOD CITY, CA
$3,600
Mar 21, 2024
5
COOK ZUHLKE, RONNIE
N/ARETIRED
IndividualPITTSBURGH, PA
$3,420
Mar 27, 2024
6
KALIYUR, SATHVIK
NWF STRATEGIESCONSULTANT
IndividualSARATOGA, CA
$3,300
Dec 26, 2024
7
ABDALLAH, HANI
EVERGREENPHARMACIST
IndividualHOMER GLEN, IL
$3,300
Dec 30, 2023
8
AKHRAS, RAMI
RAMI AKHRASSELF-EMPLOYED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Nov 16, 2023
9
ALI, NADIA
MPIBUSINESSWOMAN
IndividualORLAND PARK, IL
$3,300
Dec 30, 2023
10
ALI, NADIR
INPIXONCEO
IndividualPALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
Dec 9, 2023

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

ID: J000302

Top Contributors

10

1
SPELL, JOE
TIDES MEDICALCEO
IndividualLAFAYETTE, LA
$3,500
Nov 4, 2024
2
SPELL, JOE
TIDES MEDICALCEO
IndividualLAFAYETTE, LA
$3,500
Nov 4, 2024
3
EDATTEL, PAUL
TODD STRATEGY GROUPCONSULTANT
IndividualFALLS CHURCH, VA
$3,300
Mar 28, 2024
4
KIMBELL, JEFFREY
SELF-EMPLOYEDHEALTH CARE CONSULTANT
IndividualPARK CITY, UT
$3,300
Feb 13, 2024
5
SHOAP, VICKI
IndividualLURGAN, PA
$3,300
Mar 26, 2024
6
WALKER, KENT
GOOGLE LLCPRESIDENT, GLOBAL AFFAIRS
IndividualMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
$3,300
Mar 23, 2024
7
ALAM, MURAD
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYPHYSICIAN
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023
8
EDATTEL, PAUL
TODD STRATEGY LLCCONSULTANT
IndividualFALLS CHURCH, VA
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
9
KIMBELL, JEFFREY
SELF-EMPLOYEDHEALTH CARE CONSULTANT
IndividualPARK CITY, UT
$3,300
Feb 23, 2023
10
RAYDER, MARK
ALSTON BIRD, LLPSENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
IndividualALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Mar 20, 2023

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

ID: M001204

Top Contributors

10

1
PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORP
OrganizationDURYEA, PA
$2,500
Sep 18, 2024
2
COTLER, YUDACUFSKI, HUEBNER
OrganizationSAINT CLAIR, PA
$1,000
Apr 23, 2024
3
DOWD, JOHN J
SUNDANCE VACATIONSPRESIDENT
IndividualLEHIGHTON, PA
$6,600
Mar 25, 2024
4
PEYKOFF, ANDY
NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLCCEO
IndividualLAS VEGAS, NV
$6,600
Mar 22, 2024
5
DOWD, JOHN J
SUNDANCE VACATIONSPRESIDENT
IndividualLEHIGHTON, PA
$6,600
Sep 18, 2024
6
ROWAN, MARC J
APOLLO MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Aug 23, 2023
7
ROWAN, CAROLYN
CAROLYN ROWAN COLLECTIONOWNER
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Aug 23, 2023
8
RICH, BRIAN R MR. JR
GILBERTON COAL CO.EXECUTIVE SALES
IndividualCONSHOHOCKEN, PA
$6,600
Oct 24, 2024
9
VOLPE, ELLEN M
SELFHOMEMAKER
IndividualWAVERLY TOWNSHIP, PA
$5,800
May 31, 2023
10
VOLPE, CHARLES J
EXCALIBUR INSURANCE MGMTPRESIDENT
IndividualWAVERLY TOWNSHIP, PA
$5,800
May 31, 2023

Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]

ID: K000376

Top Contributors

10

1
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
OrganizationEL CAJON, CA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2024
2
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBE
OrganizationLEDYARD, CT
$3,300
Oct 23, 2023
3
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Mar 24, 2023
4
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
5
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,000
Sep 30, 2024
6
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,000
Nov 4, 2024
7
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,300
Jun 28, 2024
8
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Jun 26, 2023
9
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Oct 10, 2024
10
SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$1,000
Mar 29, 2023

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