To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 McDonough Street in Joliet, Illinois, as the "John F. Whiteside Joliet Post Office Building".

H.R. 2113 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on May 5, 2005, sponsored by Jerry Weller 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: May 5, 2005
Co-sponsors: 18
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-185

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 McDonough Street in Joliet, Illinois, as the "John F. Whiteside Joliet Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jerry Weller (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 5, 2005
Passed the HouseJul 13, 2005
Passed the SenateMar 3, 2006
Sent to the PresidentMar 10, 2006
Became lawMar 20, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-185. (Mar 20, 2006)

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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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