H.R. 2559 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To designate the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" in the State of Texas.
H.R. 2559 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on May 21, 2015, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 35 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 114-49
What it does
(Sec. 1) The segment of Interstate Route 10 between milepost 535 and milepost 545 at Kendall County, Texas, shall now be the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2015
- Passed the HouseJun 15, 2015
- Passed the SenateAug 5, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentAug 6, 2015
- Became lawAug 7, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-49. (Aug 7, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 15, 2015 · Passed389–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
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