A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 2601 2nd Avenue North, Billings, Montana, as the "James F. Battin United States Courthouse".

S. 3311 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jun 19, 2012, sponsored by Max Baucus.

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: Jun 19, 2012
Co-sponsors: 0
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Public law: Public Law 112-233

What it does

Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 2601 2nd Avenue North, Billings, Montana, as the "James F. Battin United States Courthouse." Declares that the "James F. Battin United States Courthouse" located at 315 North 26th Street, Billings, Montana, shall no longer be so named.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Max Baucus (D-MT)

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 19, 2012
Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
Passed the HouseDec 19, 2012
Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2012
Became lawDec 28, 2012

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-233. (Dec 28, 2012)

Other Government Operations and Politics bills in the 112th Congress

Committees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Environment and Public Works Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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