To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2351 West Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach, Florida, as the "Elijah Pat Larkins Post Office Building".

H.R. 1271 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 3, 2009, sponsored by Alcee L. Hastings with 24 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 3, 2009
Co-sponsors: 24
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Public law: Public Law 111-52

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2351 West Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach, Florida, as the "Elijah Pat Larkins Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 15 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 3, 2009
Passed the HouseMay 5, 2009
Passed the SenateAug 4, 2009
Sent to the PresidentAug 11, 2009
Became lawAug 19, 2009

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-52. (Aug 19, 2009)

Other Government Operations and Politics bills in the 111th Congress

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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