To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building.

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Bill ID: 119/hr/5773
Last Updated: July 16, 2026

Sponsored by

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

ID: K000391

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The bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building.

HR. 5773, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

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

The money

$80,600 raised

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

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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

April 14, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HR 5773 is to waste taxpayer money on a pointless exercise in ego-stroking and constituent pandering. The objective is to rename a post office building after some obscure individual named Bernie Bluestein, because, clearly, the most pressing issue facing our nation is the lack of buildings named after people nobody's ever heard of.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill designates the post office facility at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building." Wow, what a groundbreaking change. I'm sure this will have a profound impact on the lives of Americans everywhere. The only notable provision is that it updates references to the facility in various documents and records to reflect the new name. Because, you know, that's exactly what our overworked bureaucrats needed – more paperwork.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include the United States Postal Service, which will have to waste resources on new signage and stationery; the residents of Palatine, Illinois, who will be treated to the thrill of having a building named after someone they've probably never heard of; and, of course, Bernie Bluestein's family and friends, who will get to bask in the reflected glory of having a building named after their loved one. I'm sure they're all just thrilled.

**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 Americans in any meaningful way. It's a classic example of legislative placebo – a feel-good measure designed to make politicians look like they're doing something useful while actually accomplishing nothing. The only implication is that our elected officials are more interested in currying favor with local constituents and padding their resumes than in addressing real problems.

In conclusion, HR 5773 is a symptom of a deeper disease: the chronic incompetence and self-aggrandizement that plagues our political system. It's a metaphorical tumor that needs to be excised, but I won't hold my breath waiting for that to happen. After all, as the great philosopher once said, "You can't fix stupid."

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$80,600
22 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$6,800
Committees
$0
Individuals
$73,800

No PAC contributions found

1
HONOR AGING LLC
1 transaction
$3,300
2
PINNACLE HOSPITAL
1 transaction
$2,500
3
HOME BEE LLC
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
SAKA, SAMUEL
2 transactions
$13,200
2
GAITONDE, SUJATA
1 transaction
$3,700
3
GAITONDE, SUNIL
1 transaction
$3,700
4
KALSI, RAHUL S
1 transaction
$3,700
5
KOZAKIEWICZ, BEATA
1 transaction
$3,300
6
JAIN, RAJ
1 transaction
$3,300
7
BHATIA, KARAN
1 transaction
$3,300
8
BAKER, WARREN
1 transaction
$3,300
9
KUNKLER, WILLIAM
1 transaction
$3,300
10
KUMAR, SHREE
1 transaction
$3,300
11
PATLOLA, KAVITA
1 transaction
$3,300
12
FARDON, ZACHARY
1 transaction
$3,300
13
YEH, JAMES
1 transaction
$3,300
14
SHAH, SHREE
1 transaction
$3,300
15
HAJJ, ELIE
1 transaction
$3,300
16
SINGH, GURPREET
1 transaction
$3,300
17
SINGH, SARPAL
1 transaction
$3,300
18
DESAI, RUPA
1 transaction
$3,300
19
ZURIC, VESNA
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

ID: J000309

Top Contributors

10

1
DUDA, KENNETH
ARISTA NETWORKS INC.SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
IndividualMENLO PARK, CA
$6,600
Jun 21, 2024
2
GUPTA, ANUJA
VERANDAHFOUNDER
IndividualHANOVER PARK, IL
$6,600
Mar 19, 2024
3
BURKLE, RON
THE YUCAIPA COMPANIES, LLCMANAGING PARTNER
IndividualWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
$6,600
Apr 16, 2024
4
DUDA, KENNETH
ARISTA NETWORKS INC.SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
IndividualMENLO PARK, CA
$6,600
Jun 21, 2024
5
KAMANZI, OLIVIER
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$5,000
Jun 29, 2024
6
ADAMS, HAYDEN
UNISWAP LABSFOUNDER AND CEO
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Aug 14, 2024
7
CHU MA, SUM
SELFRESTURANT OWNER
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Aug 27, 2024
8
DUDA, JENNIFER
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualMENLO PARK, CA
$3,300
Jul 24, 2024
9
GABLE, WILLIE
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualNEW ORLEANS, LA
$3,300
Sep 14, 2024
10
KNOWLING, ROBERT
EAGLES LANDING PARTNERSEXECUTIVE
IndividualGLENNVILLE, GA
$3,300
May 21, 2024

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

ID: K000385

Top Contributors

10

1
CROKE FOR ILLINOIS
OrganizationCHICAGO, IL
$1,000
Feb 28, 2024
2
COMMITTEE TO ELECT JUSTICE COBBS
OrganizationMATTESON, IL
$500
Feb 28, 2024
3
KELLY, MELINDA
IndividualOAK LAWN, IL
$4,400
Oct 23, 2024
4
AUSTRIACO, AURORA
VALENTINE AUSTRIACO AND BUESCHELATTORNEY
IndividualPARK RIDGE, IL
$4,000
Dec 4, 2023
5
AUSTRIACO, AURORA
IndividualPARK RIDGE, IL
$4,000
Dec 5, 2023
6
ROGERS, LARRY R
POWER ROGERS, L.L.P.ATTORNEY
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,407
Oct 21, 2024
7
ANTUNOVICH, JOSEPH
ANTUNOVICH ASSOCIATESARCHITECT
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,407
Sep 28, 2023
8
BONGARD, BETH A.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualOLYMPIA FIELDS, IL
$3,300
Mar 18, 2024
9
LEWIS, KATRICE
SELF EMPLOYEDMANAGER
IndividualSOUTH HOLLAND, IL
$3,300
Mar 18, 2024
10
MARQUIS, D.L
MARQUIS ENERGYPRESIDENT & CEO
IndividualPEORIA, IL
$3,300
Mar 4, 2024

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

ID: R000617

Top Contributors

10

1
SIBLANI, ALI EL
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualDEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI
$6,600
Nov 11, 2023
2
ROGERS, JOHN
ARIEL INVESTMENTS LLCCHAIRMAN
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Jun 29, 2023
3
ALNOBANI, ABDUL
AYAZZ CONSTRCTION LLCCEO
IndividualMOKENA, IL
$5,600
Nov 19, 2023
4
REHMAN, MOHAMMED
HUBCOMIT
IndividualNAPERVILLE, IL
$5,000
Nov 19, 2023
5
REZNICK, DEBORAH
POLK BROS FOUNDATIONPROGRAM OFFICER
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$5,000
Dec 28, 2023
6
ALNOBANI, ABDUL
AYAZZ CONSTRCTION LLCCEO
IndividualMOKENA, IL
$4,000
Nov 19, 2023
7
ALNOBANI, ABDUL
IndividualMOKENA, IL
$4,000
Dec 4, 2023
8
AKHTER, REHAN
OPTIMA LABPRESIDENT
IndividualLAKE FOREST, IL
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
9
ANWAR, NAVEED
GILLONS INCMANUFACTURER
IndividualORLAND PARK, IL
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
10
HORNSTEIN, NORBERT
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Sep 10, 2024

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

ID: G000586

Top Contributors

10

1
PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI NATION
OrganizationMAYETTA, KS
$3,300
Sep 23, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Jun 19, 2024
3
DISPARTI, LAWRENCE
SELFATTORNEY
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Dec 30, 2023
4
DISPARTI, LAWRENCE
SELFATTORNEY
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Dec 30, 2023
5
D'ESCOTO, RODRIGO
REFLECTION WINDOW + WALLPRESIDENT
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$5,000
Jun 23, 2023
6
FLOOD, KEVIN
FLOOD BROS DISPOSAL COCEO
IndividualOAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
$5,000
Sep 22, 2023
7
SUAREZ, SERGIO D.
LOS COMALES MELROSESELF EMPLOYED
IndividualELMHURST, IL
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
8
AKHTAR, MUHAMMAD
RNA CORPORATIONCEO
IndividualBURR RIDGE, IL
$3,300
Nov 30, 2023
9
BUSHNER, IAN
LATHAM & WATKINS LLPATTORNEY
IndividualHINSDALE, IL
$3,300
Dec 7, 2023
10
BUSHNER, IAN
LATHAM & WATKINS LLPATTORNEY
IndividualHINSDALE, IL
$3,300
Dec 7, 2023

Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

ID: Q000023

Top Contributors

10

1
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
Jun 28, 2024
2
DIAZ, REMEDIOS
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,500
Jun 1, 2024
3
MURPHY, KATHRYN
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualBARRINGTON, IL
$3,300
Oct 20, 2024
4
TREASURE, MATTHEW
AC HUMPHREY LLCSELF EMPLOYED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Nov 8, 2024
5
CLIFFORD, ROBERT A.
CLIFFORD LAW OFFICESATTORNEY
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
6
CONWAY, KEVIN J
COONEY & CONWAYATTORNEY
IndividualRIVER FOREST, IL
$3,300
Nov 6, 2023
7
COONEY, ROBERT J JR.
COONEY AND CONWAYATTORNEY
IndividualRIVER FOREST, IL
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
8
KEEFE JR., THOMAS
KEEFE KEEFE & UNSELL P.C.ATTORNEY
IndividualSWANSEA, IL
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
9
POWER, JOSEPH A JR.
POWER ROGERSATTORNEY
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
10
ROGERS JR., LARRY
POWER ROGERS LLPATTORNEY
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023

Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

ID: C001117

Top Contributors

10

1
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationRED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Feb 28, 2024
2
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationRED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Feb 28, 2024
3
TAMELING, GRETTA A.
N/ARETIRED
IndividualWHEATON, IL
$3,500
Jul 9, 2024
4
HUANG, CAROLINE B
N/ANOT-EMPLOYED
IndividualBELMONT, MA
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
5
PRICE, RICHARD S
MESIROW FINANCIALEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
IndividualHIGHLAND PARK, IL
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
6
SIMON, DEBORAH
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCARMEL, IN
$3,300
Nov 7, 2024
7
ABDEY, JULIAN
CAPITAL GROUP.FINANCE
IndividualHILLSBOROUGH, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2023
8
ANDREAE, CHRISTINE
SELF EMPLOYEDWRITER/ARTIST
IndividualBENTONVILLE, VA
$3,300
Oct 14, 2023
9
ANDREAE, ERICA
SELF-EMPLOYEDBUSINESS OWNER
IndividualINDIANAPOLIS, IN
$3,300
Dec 9, 2023
10
ANDREAE, MORGAN
CUMMINSENGINEER
IndividualINDIANAPOLIS, IN
$3,300
Dec 9, 2023

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

ID: D000096

Top Contributors

10

1
CONSULATE OF JAMAICA
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$2,500
Jun 30, 2023
2
PLASTY PAC
OrganizationARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
$1,000
Jul 1, 2024
3
DLV
OrganizationCHICAGO, IL
$955
Oct 10, 2023
4
AL BOSTAAN SERVICES
OrganizationBRIDGEVIEW, IL
$500
Jun 30, 2023
5
COMMITTEE TO ELECT JUDGE THOMAS MORE DONNELLY
OrganizationCHICAGO, IL
$500
Jun 30, 2023
6
MELISSA FOR CHICAGO
OrganizationCHICAGO, IL
$500
Jun 30, 2023
7
ALLEN, ANDRE
RIGHTEOUS WORKSBUNDING ENG.
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Sep 18, 2023
8
CHEN, YONG
EATONELECTRICAL ENGINEER
IndividualBURBANK, IL
$3,300
Aug 2, 2023
9
CHOPRA, PARAMJIT S.
FIELD MUSEUMFUNDRASING
IndividualGLENVIEW, IA
$3,300
Sep 5, 2023
10
CUCCO, FRANK T
IMPACT NETWORKINGCEO/PARTNER
IndividualKILDEER, IL
$3,300
Aug 30, 2023

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

ID: S001145

Top Contributors

10

1
MILLS, MARTHA
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,500
Jan 18, 2024
2
STASCH, JULIA
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,500
Jan 4, 2024
3
PARETSKY, SARA
SELF-EMPLOYEDAUTHOR
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,500
May 3, 2024
4
CHIA, STAN
VIVID SEATSCEO
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Oct 18, 2023
5
CLIFFORD, ROBERT
SELFATTORNEY
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2023
6
CONWAY, KEVIN
COONEY & CONWAYATTORNEY
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 10, 2023
7
COONEY, ROBERT
COONEY AND CONWAYATTORNEY
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 10, 2023
8
CORBOY, PHILIP H. JR.
CORBOY & DEMETRIOATTORNEY
IndividualWINNETKA, IL
$3,300
Dec 24, 2023
9
FAHEY, WILLIAM
COONEY AND CONWAYATTORNEY
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
10
HEBEISEN, KEITH
CLIFFORD LAW OFFICESATTORNEY
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 10, 2023

Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]

ID: S001190

Top Contributors

10

1
WEITMAN, AARON
CASTLE KNIGHTFINANCE
IndividualHOBOKEN, NJ
$5,000
Mar 18, 2024
2
SHWACHMAN, KIMBERLY
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualNORTHBROOK, IL
$3,700
Feb 27, 2024
3
SHWACHMAN, PERRY J
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLPLAWYER
IndividualNORTHBROOK, IL
$3,700
Mar 19, 2024
4
POWELL, JESSE
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
5
RAYMAN, STEVE
SELF EMPLOYEDHOTEL BUSINESS
IndividualBIG ROCK, IL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
6
CHUDACOFF, MARK R
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
7
KADEN, DAVID
BLACKSTONESENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
8
CUSHMAN, LINDA
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
9
HECKTMAN, JEFFREY B.
HILCO GLOBALCEO
IndividualHIGHLAND PARK, IL
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
10
GRAY, JON
BLACKSTONEPRESIDENT
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024

Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

ID: F000454

Top Contributors

10

1
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationRED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
2
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
May 24, 2023
3
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationRED ROCK, OK
$3,300
May 24, 2023
4
TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA
OrganizationBELCOURT, ND
$3,300
May 24, 2023
5
SIVANANTHAN, SIVALINGAM
SIVANANTHAN LABORATORIESPRESIDENT
IndividualNAPERVILLE, IL
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
6
TULLMAN, GLEN
TRANSCARENTCEO
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
7
MCINTOSH, WILLIAM A.
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualKENILWORTH, IL
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
8
STOWELL, MARY
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWINNETKA, IL
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
9
KHOSLA, NEERU
CK-12 FOUNDATIONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IndividualPORTOLA VALLEY, CA
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
10
MORRISON, KATE B.
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024

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