To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/6332
Last Updated: December 7, 2025

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Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]

ID: W000831

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HR 6332 is to stroke the ego of Congressman Gerald E. Connolly by naming a post office after him. That's right; this bill is a monument to self-aggrandizement, a testament to the boundless narcissism that afflicts our elected officials.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill designates a single post office in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building." Wow, what a monumental achievement! The only change to existing law is the addition of another layer of bureaucratic redundancy, ensuring that any reference to this post office will now include the congressman's name.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are Congressman Connolly (whose ego will surely inflate like a balloon), the residents of Fairfax, Virginia (who might be mildly amused by this exercise in futility), and the postal workers at the designated facility (who'll have to update their stationery and signs). The real stakeholders, however, are the lobbyists and special interest groups who've probably greased the wheels for this bill.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact of this bill is negligible, except for the incremental erosion of our collective sanity. It's a classic case of "legislative busywork," designed to create the illusion of productivity while accomplishing nothing meaningful. The implications are clear: our elected officials would rather waste time on self-serving gestures than tackle actual problems.

Diagnosis: This bill is a symptom of "Egoitis Politicus," a chronic condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a desperate need for validation. Treatment involves a healthy dose of skepticism, ridicule, and term limits.

Prognosis: The patient (Congress) will continue to suffer from this affliction until voters develop a stronger immune system against such blatant displays of narcissism.

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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]

ID: C001108

Top Contributors

10

1
SHAMAN BOTANICALS
Organization KANSAS CITY, MO
$2,000
Apr 26, 2024
2
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 31, 2023
3
SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN
BLACKSTONE CEO AND CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 29, 2023
4
WALSH, KENNETH
SELF EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE
Individual RIVER VALE, NJ
$6,600
Mar 18, 2024
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LAGANAS, ELIZA
THE LAW OFFICE OF STAHL, PC LAWYER
Individual MERRICK, NY
$6,600
Jun 28, 2023
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SINGER, PAUL
ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO-CEO, CO-CIO, PRESIDENT
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Apr 10, 2023
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SCHWAB, CHARLES
CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION CHAIRMAN
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Jun 16, 2023
8
HILLERSON, ARLENE
SELF EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE
Individual POTOMAC, MD
$6,600
Jun 26, 2024
9
SMITH, BRAD
MICROSOFT CORPORATION ATTORNEY
Individual BELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Jun 25, 2024
10
HANCOCK, SAM
SELF EMPLOYED BUSINESS OWNER
Individual FULTON, KY
$6,600
Aug 4, 2023

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

ID: S000185

Top Contributors

10

1
FAIRWAY INVESTMENTS, LLC
Organization GREENVILLE, SC
$13,200
May 23, 2023
2
FAIRWAY INVESTMENTS, LLC
Organization GREENVILLE, SC
$3,300
May 23, 2023
3
MK INTERNATIONAL LLC
Organization SUMTER, SC
$3,300
May 23, 2023
4
OSWALD COOKE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Organization MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
$1,500
May 23, 2023
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HUDSON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC
Organization JERSEY CITY, NJ
$1,000
Oct 27, 2023
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$1,000
May 7, 2024
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SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 23, 2023
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SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 16, 2024
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MICCOSUKEE TRIBE
Organization MIAMI, FL
$1,000
Jan 30, 2024
10
YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION
Organization BROOKS, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023

Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

ID: M001227

Top Contributors

10

1
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 24, 2023
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 24, 2023
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CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 21, 2023
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CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 21, 2023
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STARLEY LLC
Organization NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA
$250
Oct 13, 2024
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STARLEY LLC
Organization NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA
$250
Oct 13, 2024
7
RICE, NANCY
LITTLE DIFFICULT RUN CONSULTANT
Individual VIENNA, VA
$6,600
Sep 23, 2024
8
RICE, NANCY
LITTLE DIFFICULT RUN CONSULTANT
Individual VIENNA, VA
$6,600
Sep 23, 2024
9
ABRAMSON, RONALD D
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY ATTORNEY
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 15, 2023
10
FRIED, BARBARA J.
FRIED COMPANIES INC. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Individual CROZET, VA
$3,300
Dec 19, 2023

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

ID: B001292

Top Contributors

10

1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Nov 10, 2023
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TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$1,700
Nov 10, 2023
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$1,650
Mar 26, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 7, 2023
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CAFRITZ, JANE
CALVIN CAFRITZ ENTERPRISES MANAGER
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Oct 2, 2024
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HIRST, THOMSON M
N/A RETIRED
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 11, 2024
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MURTAGH, PAUL
PRECISION X-RAY INC. BUSINESS OWNER
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 5, 2024
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TOMPKINS, GRAVES
GENERAL ATLANTIC FINANCE
Individual BROOKLYN HGTS, NY
$3,300
Sep 29, 2024
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MALLOY, GEOFFREY
MALLOY AUTO GROUP PRESIDENT
Individual MCLEAN, VA
$3,300
Jul 10, 2024
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ARNOLD, LAURA
ARNOLD VENTURES CO-FOUNDER
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Aug 16, 2024

Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

ID: S001230

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10

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FRIENDS OF RUSSET PERRY
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$1,000
May 16, 2024
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GRO MORE DULANY BUILDERS
Organization MCLEAN, VA
$1,000
Sep 19, 2024
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ELECT ATOOSA REASER
Organization STERLING, VA
$250
Sep 30, 2024
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IRUDHAYANATHAN, ANTHONY
ZILLION IT
Individual ASHBURN, VA
$6,600
Jun 12, 2024
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JACOBS, IRWIN M
Individual LA JOLLA, CA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2024
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ACHARYA, SANKET
7-ELEVEN BUSINES OWNER
Individual NEWPORT NEWS, VA
$3,300
Nov 19, 2023
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ALDANA, AIME
DLA PIPER OF COUNSEL
Individual BURBANK, CA
$3,300
Nov 14, 2023
8
ALI, TAJAMMAL
TAJAMMAL ALI SELF EMPLOYED
Individual LEESBURG, VA
$3,300
Dec 11, 2023
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BHUTADA, RISHI
STAR PIPE PRODUCTS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Individual SUGAR LAND, TX
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023
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CHALLA, JAYANTH
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual VIENNA, VA
$3,300
Nov 16, 2023

Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

ID: V000138

Top Contributors

10

1
LUX FOR VIRGINIA
Organization LADYSMITH, VA
$500
Mar 29, 2024
2
LUX FOR VIRGINIA
Organization LADYSMITH, VA
$500
Mar 31, 2024
3
FORSTER-BURKE, DIANE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT
$4,000
Apr 20, 2024
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FORSTER-BURKE, DIANE
Individual COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT
$4,000
May 5, 2024
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VON STEIN, THOMSON
Individual ROCKVILLE, MD
$3,500
Aug 7, 2024
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HULL, MEGAN
SELF ACTIVIST
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
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KAISER, GEORGE
GBK CORPORATION EXECUTIVE
Individual TULSA, OK
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
8
PARSONS, KATHLEEN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual POTOMAC, MD
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
9
STAPLE, HARISE
SELF MD
Individual LOS ALTOS, CA
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
10
HOLMES, LAURA
SELF REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024

Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]

ID: M001239

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0

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Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

ID: W000804

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10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
PAC ADA, OK
$3,300
Jun 17, 2024
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
PAC ADA, OK
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
3
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
Organization PALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Feb 8, 2024
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KEHOE, MICHAEL PATRICK
Individual RICHMOND, VA
$13,200
Jun 2, 2023
6
GIFFORD, BILLY
ALTRIA GROUP INC. CEO
Individual MIDLOTHIAN, VA
$6,600
Sep 26, 2023
7
PAYNE, DANIEL E.
PAYNE INC CEO
Individual FREDERICKSBURG, VA
$6,600
Nov 29, 2023
8
CASEY, ARTHUR S.
CASEY AUTO GROUP PRESIDENT
Individual NEWPORT NEWS, VA
$6,600
Mar 29, 2023
9
PAYNE, DANIEL E.
PAYNE INC CEO
Individual FREDERICKSBURG, VA
$6,600
Nov 29, 2023
10
KANTNER, CHRIS
UKROP'S FOOD GROUP PRESIDENT
Individual RICHMOND, VA
$6,600
Jan 12, 2024

Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]

ID: G000558

Top Contributors

10

1
BL PARTNERS GROUP, LLC
Organization ARLINGTON, VA
$1,000
Jun 28, 2024
2
SMITH, BRAD
MICROSOFT CORPORATION ATTORNEY
Individual BELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Jun 25, 2024
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DUNN, TIMOTHY M. MR.
CROWNQUEST OPERATING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Individual MIDLAND, TX
$5,000
Aug 2, 2024
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WALK, CLAIRE MRS.
Individual CARROLLTON, TX
$5,000
Sep 30, 2024
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TREXLER, ALLISON
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$5,000
Jun 11, 2024
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OSGOOD, STEVEN
SQUARE FOOT COMPANIES REAL ESTATE
Individual SARASOTA, FL
$5,000
Mar 14, 2023
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FOSTER, JEFF
CLOUD CAPITAL CFO
Individual SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
$5,000
Mar 18, 2023
8
ARNOLD, JOHN
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
May 9, 2024
9
ARNOLD, LAURA
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
May 9, 2024
10
BERTA, VINCE
COVINGTON CAPITAL MANAGING PARTNER
Individual BOWLING GREEN, KY
$3,300
May 13, 2024

Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]

ID: T000463

Top Contributors

10

1
BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Sep 28, 2023
2
TBGI PROPERTIES LLC
Organization CHARLOTTE, NC
$1,000
Dec 12, 2024
3
FOOTE, SCOTT
FOOTE CATTLE COMPANY AGRICULTURE
Individual HOXIE, KS
$13,200
Sep 27, 2023
4
WINTER, BRIAN
WINTER LIVESTOCK CATTLE BUYER
Individual DODGE CITY, KS
$13,200
Dec 11, 2023
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HATFIELD, JAY
HATFIELD MOTORS AUTO DEALER
Individual COLUMBUS, KS
$13,200
Mar 30, 2023
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MARIETTA, JASON
JAKE'S FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES DIRECTOR
Individual PITTSBURG, KS
$13,200
Mar 30, 2023
7
HAZELTON, TANYA
SELF SALES
Individual YORBA LINDA, CA
$13,200
Jun 16, 2023
8
MITCHELL, CHRIS
ICM VENTURES EXEC ADMINISTRATION
Individual WICHITA, KS
$8,200
Mar 30, 2023
9
FOOTE, MICHELLE
SELF FARMING
Individual HOXIE, KS
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
10
OLIVER, TRAVIS
KANSAS INSURANCE INC OWNER
Individual LAWRENCE, KS
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023

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