To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8200 South Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles, California, as the Sergeant First Class John Marshall Post Office Building.

H.R. 289 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jan 6, 2005, sponsored by Maxine Waters with 49 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: Jan 6, 2005
Co-sponsors: 49
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-23

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8200 South Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles, California, as the "Sergeant First Class John Marshall Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Maxine Waters (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 16 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 6, 2005
Passed the HouseFeb 1, 2005
Passed the SenateJun 29, 2005
Sent to the PresidentJul 1, 2005
Became lawJul 12, 2005

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-23. (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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