To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the Martin L. Graber Post Office.

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Bill ID: 119/hr/4707
Last Updated: July 17, 2026

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Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

ID: M001215

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The bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the Martin L. Graber Post Office.

HR. 4707, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$166,100 raised

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

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

April 14, 2026

Introduced

Committee Review

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Passed House

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Became Law

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Ah, yes, the main purpose of HR 4707 is to... wait for it... rename a post office in Fort Madison, Iowa, after some obscure individual named Martin L. Graber. Wow, I can barely contain my excitement. The objective, of course, is to waste taxpayer money on a meaningless gesture that will have zero impact on the lives of Americans. Bravo, Congress! You've managed to find a new way to do absolutely nothing.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Oh boy, this bill is a real game-changer. It designates a single post office with a new name. That's it. No changes to existing law, no reforms, no substance whatsoever. Just a pointless exercise in bureaucratic busywork. I'm sure the authors of this bill spent countless hours crafting this magnum opus, carefully considering the far-reaching implications of renaming a post office. (Sarcasm alert: I'm sure they didn't just phone it in while laughing all the way to the bank.)

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Let's see... the affected parties include: 1. The residents of Fort Madison, Iowa, who will now have to update their GPS devices and maps to reflect the new name. 2. The United States Postal Service, which will have to print new signs and stationery (at taxpayer expense, naturally). 3. Martin L. Graber's family, who will no doubt be thrilled to see their relative's name immortalized on a post office that most people will never visit.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is precisely zero. Zilch. Nada. It's a placebo policy, designed to make politicians look like they're doing something without actually accomplishing anything. The implications are clear: Congress has too much time on its hands and not enough actual problems to solve. This bill is a symptom of a deeper disease – the chronic incompetence and cynicism that plagues our political system.

In conclusion, HR 4707 is a perfect example of legislative malpractice. It's a waste of time, money, and resources. The authors of this bill should be ashamed of themselves, but let's be real, they're probably too busy laughing at the absurdity of it all to care. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than analyze this drivel further. Next!

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$166,100
24 donors
PACs
$500
Organizations
$3,900
Committees
$0
Individuals
$160,200
1
POLITICAL COMMITTEE, NWF ACTION FUND
1 transaction
$500
1
US MARSHALS SERVICES
1 transaction
$2,900
2
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
SMITH, DYAN
2 transactions
$16,600
2
HOGAN, PATRICK F
1 transaction
$13,200
3
HOLDEN, RONALD
1 transaction
$13,200
4
VANDEWALLE, LOLA L
1 transaction
$13,200
5
GLEESON, JOHN W
1 transaction
$11,600
6
RICHARDS, DANIEL
1 transaction
$6,600
7
WILLOX, NORMAN
1 transaction
$6,600
8
PFAUTCH, ROY
1 transaction
$6,600
9
BRADLEY, JACQUELINE
1 transaction
$6,600
10
BROIN, JEFF MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
11
JAY, JEFFREY
1 transaction
$6,600
12
RICKETTS, J. JOE
1 transaction
$6,600
13
MCCOY, JUDITH
1 transaction
$6,600
14
SINGER, PAUL
1 transaction
$6,600
15
SABIN, ANDREW
1 transaction
$6,600
16
GILLIAM, RICHARD
1 transaction
$6,600
17
BELTRAME, MARC
1 transaction
$6,600
18
WOLL, MARGO
1 transaction
$6,600
19
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
1 transaction
$6,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 3 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

ID: F000446

Top Contributors

10

1
PROTECT OUR HERITAGE
OrganizationSKOKIE, IL
$5,000
Dec 1, 2023
2
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
OrganizationTAMA, IA
$2,500
Oct 31, 2024
3
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$1,000
Sep 11, 2023
4
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
OrganizationTAMA, IA
$1,000
Aug 4, 2023
5
BOGART ASSOCIATES, INC.
OrganizationALEXANDRIA, VA
$500
Apr 26, 2023
6
ANWAR, S JAVAID
MIDLAND ENERGY, INCCEO/PRESIDENT
IndividualMIDLAND, TX
$13,200
Feb 6, 2024
7
PARKER, SEAN
SEAN N PARKER FOUNDATIONCHAIRMAN
IndividualPALO ALTO, CA
$13,200
Mar 7, 2024
8
WELLS, MIKE
WELLS ENTERPRISESCEO
IndividualLE MARS, IA
$12,500
Mar 13, 2023
9
LAURIDSEN, NIXON
LGICHAIRMAN
IndividualANKENY, IA
$10,000
Dec 12, 2023
10
CROOKHAM, JOE
CEOCEO
IndividualOSKALOOSA, IA
$10,000
Mar 31, 2023

Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]

ID: H001091

Top Contributors

0

No contribution data available

Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

ID: N000193

Top Contributors

10

1
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationRED ROCK, OK
$3,300
May 29, 2024
2
TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA OF ND
OrganizationBELCOURT, ND
$3,300
May 29, 2024
3
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
OrganizationTAMA, IA
$2,500
Dec 31, 2024
4
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
OrganizationTAMA, IA
$1,000
Sep 1, 2023
5
SMITH, JOHN M.
CRST TRUCKINGCEO
IndividualCEDAR RAPIDS, IA
$6,600
Oct 28, 2024
6
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualBAL HARBOUR, FL
$6,600
Oct 17, 2023
7
EMMET, RICHARD
JANE STREET CAPITALFINANCE
IndividualLARCHMONT, NY
$6,600
Nov 21, 2023
8
WEEKLEY, RICHARD W.
SELF EMPLOYEDREAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Nov 7, 2023
9
STERN, ELIZABETH
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSCARSDALE, NY
$6,600
Dec 6, 2023
10
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualBAL HARBOUR, FL
$6,600
Feb 15, 2024

Donor Network - Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

PACs
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Politicians

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Total contributions: $183,700

Top Donors - Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

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