To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Erie Street in Linesville, Pennsylvania, as the "James R. Merry Post Office".

H.R. 981 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Feb 27, 2003, sponsored by Phil English with 18 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: Feb 27, 2003
Co-sponsors: 18
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 108-49

What it does

Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 141 Erie Street in Linesville, Pennsylvania, as the James R. Merry Post Office.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Phil English (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 11 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 27, 2003
Passed the HouseMar 26, 2003
Passed the SenateJun 25, 2003
Sent to the PresidentJul 2, 2003
Became lawJul 14, 2003

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-49. (Jul 14, 2003)

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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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