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H.R. 3556 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

To designate the new United States courthouse in Buffalo, New York, as the "Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse".

H.R. 3556 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Dec 2, 2011, sponsored by Brian Higgins with 29 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Dec 2, 2011
Co-sponsors
29
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Public law
Public Law 112-184

What it does

Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York, as the "Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Brian Higgins (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedDec 2, 2011
  • Passed the HouseJul 23, 2012
  • Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
  • Sent to the PresidentSep 25, 2012
  • Became lawOct 5, 2012

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-184. (Oct 5, 2012)

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