To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 535 Wood Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as the "H. Gordon Payrow Post Office Building".

H.R. 4786 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2006, sponsored by Charles W. Dent with 18 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 16, 2006
Co-sponsors: 18
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-261

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 535 Wood Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as the "H. Gordon Payrow Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Charles W. Dent (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 11 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 16, 2006
Passed the HouseMar 28, 2006
Passed the SenateJul 20, 2006
Sent to the PresidentJul 26, 2006
Became lawAug 2, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-261. (Aug 2, 2006)

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Committees

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Oversight and Accountability Committee

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