To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Chestnut Street in Liberty, New York, as the "Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building".

H.R. 3234 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Oct 2, 2003, sponsored by Maurice D. Hinchey with 28 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Oct 2, 2003
Co-sponsors: 28
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 108-245

What it does

Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 14 Chestnut Street, in Liberty, New York, as the Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Maurice D. Hinchey (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 10 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedOct 2, 2003
Passed the HouseOct 28, 2003
Passed the SenateJun 9, 2004
Sent to the PresidentJun 16, 2004
Became lawJun 25, 2004

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-245. (Jun 25, 2004)

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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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