To designate the United States courthouse at 300 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida, as the "John Milton Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse".

H.R. 315 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jan 25, 2005, sponsored by Corrine Brown with 1 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: Jan 25, 2005
Co-sponsors: 1
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-339

What it does

Designates the U.S. courthouse at 300 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida, as the "John Milton Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Corrine Brown (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 25, 2005
Passed the HouseFeb 8, 2005
Passed the SenateSep 30, 2006
Sent to the PresidentOct 5, 2006
Became lawOct 13, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-339. (Oct 13, 2006)

How Congress voted

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Feb 8, 2005 · Passed412–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

To designate the United States courthouse at 300 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida, as the “John…House · Feb 8, 2005

Other Commemorations bills in the 109th Congress

Committees

Environment and Public Works Committee
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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

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