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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 22, 2026
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H.R. 8999Out of CommitteeGovernment Operations and Politics

Democrats name Grand Haven post office after Ell Thomas Simantz.

Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. (D-MI)12 cosponsorsIntroduced May 21, 2026
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What happens next: Cleared committee. Awaits a vote on the House floor.

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5 Democrats, 7 Republicans (of 12 shown).

Activity timeline

Jul 22
Jul 22
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 22
Jul 22
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21
May 21
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 21
May 21
Introduced in House
May 21
May 21
Introduced in House
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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 22
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 22
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 21
Introduced in House
May 21
Introduced in House

All 12 cosponsors

5 Democrats · 7 Republicans
Democrats (5)
Republicans (7)

In the news

Postal workers outside the Richmond Main Post Office July 28 said that more than delayed mail is at stake if the Trump administration cuts funds to the U.S. Postal Service, privatizes the service, and stops mail-in voting. “We are a service, we're not a business, - instagram.com
Press Release: Congresswoman Hillary Scholten Announces $3.8 Million in Federal Funding for Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids - quiverquant.com
Press Release: Congresswoman Hillary Scholten Announces $5.4 Million in Federal Funding for Medical Research at Van Andel Institute - quiverquant.com
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