To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Boyden Street in Badin, North Carolina, as the "Mayor John Thompson `Tom' Garrison Memorial Post Office".

H.R. 4688 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 1, 2006, sponsored by Robin Hayes with 12 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: Feb 1, 2006
Co-sponsors: 12
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-260

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Boyden Street in Badin, North Carolina, as the "Mayor John Thompson `Tom' Garrison Memorial Post Office."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Robin Hayes (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 1, 2006
Passed the HouseApr 5, 2006
Passed the SenateJul 20, 2006
Sent to the PresidentJul 26, 2006
Became lawAug 2, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-260. (Aug 2, 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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