To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3000 Homewood Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "State Senator Verda Welcome and Dr. Henry Welcome Post Office Building".

H.R. 4108 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Oct 20, 2005, sponsored by Elijah E. Cummings with 7 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: Oct 20, 2005
Co-sponsors: 7
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-257

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3000 Homewood Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "State Senator Verda Welcome and Dr. Henry Welcome Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedOct 20, 2005
Passed the HouseDec 19, 2005
Passed the SenateJul 20, 2006
Sent to the PresidentJul 26, 2006
Became lawAug 1, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-257. (Aug 1, 2006)

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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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