H.R. 10141

H.R. 10141: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4450 Oak Park Lane in Fort Worth, Texas, as the “United States Representative Kay Granger Post Office Building”.

Introduced Craig Goldman (R) HOUSE_BILL — 119th Congress
Plain English Summary

H.R. 10141 is a bill that names a post office in Fort Worth, Texas, after U.S. Representative Kay Granger.

Positive Media Summary

The designation has been received positively in local media, with many praising Representative Granger for her long-standing service to the community and contributions to Texas.

Negative Media Summary

Some critics argue that naming a federal facility after a sitting member of Congress could be seen as inappropriate or self-serving, suggesting that such honors should be reserved for historical figures.

Conflict of Interest Analysis Deep Analysis
5/10
Risk Level
Medium
Total Donations
$157,500,000
PAC Percentage
0%
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics

The bill H.R. 10141, which designates a postal facility in Fort Worth, Texas, does not directly relate to the primary industries that contribute to the sponsor, Craig Goldman. However, there is a notable overlap with the 'Retired' sector, which has contributed $37,500,000 to Goldman. This sector is linked to government operations and politics, which could suggest a potential conflict of interest if the bill's passage is perceived to benefit constituents tied to this donor base. The significant amount of donations from health professionals, totaling $120,000,000, does not appear to have a direct connection to the bill's subject matter, reducing the overall risk of conflict. Voters should be aware that while the bill itself may not pose a direct conflict, the substantial financial support from these industries could influence the sponsor's legislative priorities in the future.

Industry Overlap — Follow the Money

These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.

Industry Match Type Related Subject Donations
Retired (W06) Sector Government Operations and Politics $37,500,000
Total from overlapping industries $37,500,000
Sponsor's Top Donor Industries

Top industries funding Craig Goldman, ranked by total contributions.

Health Professionals $120,000,000
Individuals: $120,000,000 PACs: $0
Retired $37,500,000
Individuals: $37,500,000 PACs: $0

Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)

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