To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 695 Pleasant Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, as the "Honorable Judge George N. Leighton Post Office Building".

H.R. 1542 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 12, 2005, sponsored by Barney Frank with 9 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Apr 12, 2005
Co-sponsors: 9
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-32

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 695 Pleasant Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, as the "Honorable Judge George N. Leighton Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Barney Frank (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats.

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 12, 2005
Passed the HouseMay 4, 2005
Passed the SenateJun 29, 2005
Sent to the PresidentJul 1, 2005
Became lawJul 12, 2005

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-32. (Jul 12, 2005)

Other Commemorations bills in the 109th Congress

Committees

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Oversight and Accountability Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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