To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/8193
Last Updated: July 16, 2026

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

ID: T000463

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The bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".

HR. 8193, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

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

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The money

$112,200 raised

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April 28, 2026

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Bill Summary

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

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HR 8193 is to waste taxpayer time and money on a meaningless gesture of naming a post office after some local nobody, Gilman "Gil" Whitney. Because, clearly, the most pressing issue facing our nation is the lack of named post offices in Ohio.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill designates the facility at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building". Wow, I bet the authors of this bill spent countless hours crafting this earth-shattering legislation. It's a bold move, really – renaming a building that was already functioning perfectly well without a fancy name.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include the residents of Xenia, Ohio, who will now have to endure the thrill of mailing their letters from the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building". I'm sure they're all on the edge of their seats. The real stakeholders, however, are the politicians who sponsored this bill, including Mr. Turner of Ohio and his cohorts. They get to claim they've "accomplished" something, while actually accomplishing nothing.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is a whopping zero. It will not create jobs, stimulate economic growth, or improve the lives of Americans in any meaningful way. But hey, it's a great way for politicians to pander to their local constituents and pretend they're doing something useful. The only implication is that our elected officials have nothing better to do with their time, which is a damning indictment of our political system.

In medical terms, this bill is a classic case of " Legislative Narcissistic Personality Disorder" – a condition where politicians engage in self-aggrandizing behavior, renaming buildings and passing meaningless laws to feed their own egos. The symptoms include an inflated sense of importance, a lack of substance, and a complete disregard for the well-being of the people they're supposed to serve.

In conclusion, HR 8193 is a pointless exercise in political grandstanding, a waste of time and resources that could be better spent on actual governance. But hey, who needs effective leadership when you can name a post office after some local hero?

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

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

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$112,200
15 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$112,200

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

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ADAMS, MICHAEL MR.
2 transactions
$26,400
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BRIDGES, MICHAEL MR.
2 transactions
$13,200
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CARSON, JUDITH
2 transactions
$9,900
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BERRY, JOHN W MR. JR.
1 transaction
$6,600
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DUPPS, FRANK N
1 transaction
$6,600
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DUPPS, SHELLEY
1 transaction
$6,600
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ROSE, STUART MR.
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$6,600
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SCHLEIN, TED
1 transaction
$6,600
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MATHILE, MIKE
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$6,600
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BARNETT, JANEL M MRS.
2 transactions
$6,600
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WALKER, KENT
1 transaction
$3,300
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BARNETT, JERAD M MR.
1 transaction
$3,300
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EMOFF, ANITA
1 transaction
$3,300
14
GREEN, JEFF
1 transaction
$3,300
15
KUNK, ANDREA
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

ID: B001281

Top Contributors

10

1
EDWARDS, JEFFREY W.
INSTALLED BUILDING PRODUCTS/EDWARDS COPRESIDENT, CEO, CHAIRMAN
IndividualCOLUMBUS, OH
$5,000
Oct 9, 2024
2
BANFIELD, WILLIAM
QUICKEN LOANSCHIEF RISK OFFICER
IndividualROCHESTER HILLS, MI
$3,300
May 1, 2024
3
COHEN, PHILIP
PRN FUNDING LLCMANAGEMENT
IndividualPEPPER PIKE, OH
$3,300
Apr 22, 2024
4
LAVINE, JEANNIE
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$3,300
Jun 28, 2024
5
LAVINE, JONTHAN
BAIN CAPITALINVESTOR
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$3,300
Jun 28, 2024
6
STOKES, RAVEN R
SELFMOTHER
IndividualBEXLEY, OH
$3,300
Jun 12, 2024
7
WALKER, KIRT A
NATIONWIDE FINANCIALPRESIDENT & CEO
IndividualNEW ALBANY, OH
$3,300
May 29, 2024
8
WILLIAMS, CLIFTON
TAFT LAWLOBBYIST
IndividualCHAGRIN FALLS, OH
$3,300
Aug 18, 2024
9
HUGHES, CARL F
CONLON PUBLIC STRATEGIESPUBLIC STRATEGIES
IndividualMARION, OH
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024
10
GILBERT, DAN
ROCKET MORTGAGECEO
IndividualDETROIT, MI
$3,300
Nov 16, 2023

Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

ID: B001306

Top Contributors

10

1
THORP FOR SHERIFF
OrganizationNEWARK, OH
$500
Oct 7, 2024
2
FRIENDS OF MARK FRAIZER
OrganizationCOLUMBUS, OH
$250
Jun 15, 2023
3
FRIENDS OF MARK FRAIZER
OrganizationCOLUMBUS, OH
$200
Sep 3, 2024
4
STEMMER, THOMAS A
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualBYESVILLE, OH
$5,800
Feb 28, 2024
5
STEMMER, THOMAS A
IndividualBYESVILLE, OH
$5,800
Feb 28, 2024
6
BORKOWSKI, BRIAN
LACO HOLDINGSCEO
IndividualBELLEAIR BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
7
MACKINNON, JEFFREY
FARRAGUT PARTNERSLOBBYIST
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
8
DICKERSON, RICHARD D
UTILITY TECHNOLOGY INT'L CORPCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
IndividualWEST JEFFERSON, OH
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
9
LEMMON, THEODORE
SHELLY COMPANYSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
IndividualNEW PLYMOUTH, OH
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
10
DICKERSON, JOAN
HOMEMAKERHOMEMAKER
IndividualWEST JEFFERSON, OH
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

ID: B001313

Top Contributors

10

1
MORRIS-SINGER, ANDREW
SELF-EMPLOYEDMANAGEMENT
IndividualPORTLAND, OR
$6,600
Jan 24, 2024
2
MORRIS-SINGER, COREY
SELF-EMPLOYEDRESEARCH
IndividualPORTLAND, OR
$6,600
Jan 24, 2024
3
STEIN, KEVIN M
TRANSDIGMCEO
IndividualCHAGRIN FALLS, OH
$3,300
Feb 15, 2023
4
MOSS, KAREN
NICOLAS GUDBRANSON & COOPERATTORNEY
IndividualCLEVELAND, OH
$3,300
Feb 24, 2023
5
SUMMERS, MICHAEL P.
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualLAKEWOOD, OH
$3,300
Feb 28, 2023
6
JOHNSON, ALEX B
TRI-CCOLLEGE PRESIDENT
IndividualBEACHWOOD, OH
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023
7
SINITO, FRANK T
MILLENIA HOUSING COMPANIESPRESIDENT
IndividualCLEVELAND, OH
$3,300
Mar 13, 2023
8
EMERSON, WILLIAM
ROCK HOLDINGSVICE CHAIRMAN
IndividualBLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
$3,300
Apr 14, 2023
9
JURVETSON, KARLA
SELFPHYSICIAN
IndividualLOS ALTOS, CA
$3,300
May 11, 2023
10
RATNER, ALBERT B.
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualLYNDHURST, OH
$3,300
Jun 13, 2023

Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]

ID: C001126

Top Contributors

10

1
KITTLE, JEFFREY
KITTLE PROPERTY GROUPCEO
IndividualINDIANAPOLIS, IN
$6,600
Oct 24, 2023
2
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
NONERETIRED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Sep 28, 2023
3
SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN
BLACKSTONECEO AND CHAIRMAN
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
4
BAGAN, JOSEPH W.
STAQ PHARMACEO
IndividualCOLUMBUS, OH
$4,000
Oct 14, 2024
5
BAGAN, JOSEPH W.
IndividualCOLUMBUS, OH
$4,000
Oct 16, 2024
6
BORKOWSKI, BRIAN
HEARTLAND CHARGING SERVICESCOO
IndividualBELLEAIR BEACH, FL
$3,435
Oct 15, 2024
7
FISCHER, ALEX
SELF EMPLOYEDCONSULTING REAL ESTATE
IndividualCOLUMBUS, OH
$3,300
Oct 8, 2024
8
BARRERAS, LORI
STATE OF OHIOCOMMISSIONER, OCRC
IndividualCOLUMBUS, OH
$3,300
Nov 8, 2024
9
LAIRD, JAMES F.
DIAMOND HILLEXECUTIVE
IndividualDUBLIN, OH
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
10
RICHARDSON, JOHN G.
SUGARCREEKCHAIRMAN
IndividualCINCINNATI, OH
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024

Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

ID: D000626

Top Contributors

10

1
CASCARILLA, CHARLES
PAXOSCEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$6,600
Apr 22, 2024
2
CASCARILLA, MARISSA
NAHOMEMAKER
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$6,600
Apr 22, 2024
3
FISHER, KENNETH
FISHER INVESTMENTSEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
IndividualPLANO, TX
$6,600
May 22, 2024
4
FISHER, SHERRILYN
PLANO 6500 LLCMEMBER
IndividualPLANO, TX
$6,600
May 22, 2024
5
GROW, RICHARD
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualCINCINNATI, OH
$6,600
Mar 10, 2023
6
ROBINSON, ROBERT S
SELF EMPLOYEDENTREPRENEUR
IndividualFAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH
$6,600
May 5, 2023
7
BEAMAN, LEE
BEAMAN VENTURESINVESTOR
IndividualNASHVILLE, TN
$6,600
Apr 13, 2023
8
PHELAN, BRENT J
PHELAN INSURANCEINSURANCE
IndividualWEST CHESTER, OH
$6,600
Apr 19, 2023
9
RICKETTS, J. PETER
IndividualOMAHA, NE
$6,600
Jun 30, 2023
10
UIHLEIN, RICHARD
ULINECEO / OWNER
IndividualLAKE FOREST, IL
$5,800
Jan 26, 2023

Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4]

ID: J000289

Top Contributors

10

1
MATT HUFFMAN FOR OHIO
OrganizationLIMA, OH
$1,000
Sep 24, 2024
2
UNION COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
OrganizationPLAIN CITY, OH
$500
Dec 31, 2023
3
UNION COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
OrganizationPLAIN CITY, OH
$500
Jun 10, 2024
4
TRAVAGLIANTE
OrganizationINDEPENDENCE, OH
$100
Oct 3, 2023
5
TRAVAGLIANTE
OrganizationINDEPENDENCE, OH
$100
Oct 3, 2023
6
TRAVAGLIANTE
OrganizationINDEPENDENCE, OH
$100
Oct 3, 2023
7
KIMBER, DAMON
IndividualBRONX, NY
$20,000
Jul 25, 2023
8
KIMBER, DAMON
IndividualBRONX, NY
$20,000
Jul 27, 2023
9
MACRICOSTAS, GEORGE
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualINCLINE VILLAGE, NV
$13,200
May 22, 2024
10
SALAMONE, CHRISTOPHER
IndividualFAIRPORT, NY
$12,120
Apr 3, 2024

Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]

ID: J000295

Top Contributors

10

1
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND
PACBANNING, CA
$3,300
Jun 7, 2024
2
PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
PACTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
May 15, 2024
3
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
PACATMORE, AL
$3,300
Apr 17, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON TRIBE
PACPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Jun 19, 2024
5
THE CHICKASAW NATION
PACADA, OK
$3,300
Jun 7, 2024
6
CHEROKEE NATION
PACTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
7
SAN PABLO LYTTON CASINO
PACSAN PABLO, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
8
PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
PACTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Oct 20, 2023
9
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
COMMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
10
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
PACPALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Apr 6, 2023

Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

ID: K000009

Top Contributors

10

1
HECATE ENERGY LLC
OrganizationCHICAGO, IL
$4,000
Aug 31, 2023
2
RMS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
OrganizationSHAKER HEIGHTS, OH
$3,300
Jun 28, 2023
3
HOWLEY, JO ANN
NONENONE
IndividualVERMILION, OH
$3,500
Oct 15, 2024
4
ANSPACH, ROBERT
ANSPACHLAWATTORNEY
IndividualPERRYSBURG, OH
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
5
BRANDT, JANICE
TIME WARNERVICE CHAIR
IndividualGREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
6
CHOWDHURY, MANIDIPA
BCI INC.CFO
IndividualMOORESTOWN, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
7
CHOWDHURY, SAILESH
BCI INC.CEO
IndividualMOORESTOWN, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
8
CONOVER, CATHERINE M
CATHERINE CONOVERINVESTOR
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
9
EGNOR, DANIEL
SELF-EMPLOYEDPROGRAMMER
IndividualOAKLAND, CA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
10
HELLMAN, FRANCES
UC BERKELEYPROFESSOR
IndividualBERKELEY, CA
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024

Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

ID: L000601

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 1, 2023
2
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Mar 19, 2024
3
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
4
SOSNICK, AARON
IndividualRENO, NV
$3,392
Jun 30, 2024
5
FISHER, CYNTHIA
PATIENTRIGHTSADVOCATE.ORGFOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
6
HIRSCHTICK, JON
PTCMANAGER
IndividualLEXINGTON, MA
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
7
PFAUTCH, ROY
SELF EMPLOYEDGOVERNMENT RELATIONS
IndividualSAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
8
TISCH, JONATHAN
LOEWS HOTELSEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
9
TISCH, LIZZIE
LTD X LIZZIE TISCHCHIEF CURATOR
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
10
BEEUWKES, REINIER
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
IndividualCONCORD, MA
$3,300
Nov 7, 2023

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

ID: L000566

Top Contributors

10

1
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
OrganizationRICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Mar 5, 2024
2
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
OrganizationRICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Sep 18, 2023
3
WATKINS & EAGER PLLC
OrganizationJACKSON, MS
$1,000
Jun 25, 2024
4
SENECA COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
OrganizationTIFFIN, OH
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
5
BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
OrganizationARLINGTON, VA
$500
Mar 31, 2024
6
CRAWFORD COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
OrganizationMARYSVILLE, OH
$500
Mar 15, 2024
7
BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
OrganizationARLINGTON, VA
$500
Jun 18, 2023
8
MURPHY, JAMES
INVENERGY LLCPRESIDENT
IndividualBARRINGTON, IL
$3,300
Oct 20, 2024
9
TAYLOR, KENNETH
OHIO CATPRESIDENT/OWNER
IndividualROCKY RIVER, OH
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
10
ERGEN, CANDY MRS.
DISH NETWORKSR ADVISOR
IndividualENGLEWOOD, CO
$3,300
Dec 25, 2023

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