H.R. 5929 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 950 Missouri Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois, as the "Katherine Dunham Post Office Building".
H.R. 5929 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jul 27, 2006, sponsored by Jerry F. Costello with 19 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
- Jul 27, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 109-333
What it does
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 950 Missouri Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois, as the "Katherine Dunham Post Office Building."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jerry F. Costello (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 27, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentOct 4, 2006
- Became lawOct 12, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-333. (Oct 12, 2006)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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