To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 102 South Walters Avenue in Hodgenville, Kentucky, as the "Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Post Office Building".

H.R. 2894 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 14, 2005, sponsored by Ron Lewis with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

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: Jun 14, 2005
Co-sponsors: 5
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-189

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 102 South Walters Avenue in Hodgenville, Kentucky, as the "Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ron Lewis (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 4 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 14, 2005
Passed the HouseJul 26, 2005
Passed the SenateMar 3, 2006
Sent to the PresidentMar 10, 2006
Became lawMar 20, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-189. (Mar 20, 2006)

How Congress voted

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 26, 2005 · Passed421–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Post Office BuildingHouse · Jul 26, 2005

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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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