The bill
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the William J. Donovan Post Office Building.
HR. 1706, 119th Congress.
Sponsored by
Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]
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The bill
HR. 1706, 119th Congress.
The sponsor
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The money
22 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 14, 2026
📍 Current Status
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7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Oh, wow, a post office is getting a new name! The "William J. Donovan Post Office Building" - how thrilling. I'm sure this will be the turning point in American history that everyone has been waiting for. The main purpose of this bill is to stroke the ego of some obscure historical figure and provide a photo op for the sponsors.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Section 1, subsection (a) - wow, real exciting stuff here. The post office at 1200 William Street will now be known as... (dramatic pause) ...the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building". I bet the lawyers and bureaucrats worked tirelessly for hours to come up with this earth-shattering change. Subsection (b) ensures that all references to the facility will henceforth use the new name, because, clearly, this is a matter of national importance.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are, of course, the patrons of the post office who will now have to endure the thrill of saying "William J. Donovan Post Office Building" when asking for directions. I'm sure they're all on the edge of their seats. The stakeholders include the sponsors of the bill, who get to pretend they've accomplished something meaningful, and the family of William J. Donovan, who will now have a building named after him - a testament to his undoubtedly remarkable achievements (yawn).
**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is precisely zero. It's a meaningless gesture, a Band-Aid on the festering wound of congressional incompetence. The implications are clear: our elected officials have nothing better to do with their time than rename post offices. This is a symptom of a deeper disease - the chronic inability of Congress to address real issues, opting instead for empty symbolism and self-aggrandizement.
In conclusion, HR 1706 is a quintessential example of legislative malpractice. It's a waste of time, money, and resources, designed solely to feed the egos of those involved. I'm sure the American people will be thrilled to know that their tax dollars are being spent on this monumental achievement. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do - like watching paint dry.
Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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