H.R. 1287 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 312 East North Avenue in Flora, Illinois, as the "Robert T. Ferguson Post Office Building."
H.R. 1287 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 14, 2005, sponsored by John Shimkus with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 109-184
What it does
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 312 East North Avenue in Flora, Illinois, as the "Robert T. Ferguson Post Office Building."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Shimkus (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2005
- Passed the SenateMar 3, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentMar 10, 2006
- Became lawMar 20, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-184. (Mar 20, 2006)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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