To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 810 N US Highway 83 in Zapata, Texas, as the "Zapata Veterans Post Office".

H.R. 5591 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 28, 2016, sponsored by Henry Cuellar with 35 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jun 28, 2016
Co-sponsors: 35
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Public law: Public Law 114-298

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 810 N US Highway 83 in Zapata, Texas, as the "Zapata Veterans Post Office."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 25 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 28, 2016
Passed the HouseSep 20, 2016
Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
Sent to the PresidentDec 14, 2016
Became lawDec 16, 2016

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-298. (Dec 16, 2016)

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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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