To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 North 3rd Street in Smithfield, North Carolina, as the "Ava Gardner Post Office".

H.R. 3439 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jul 26, 2005, sponsored by Bob Etheridge with 12 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: Jul 26, 2005
Co-sponsors: 12
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-192

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 North 3rd Street in Smithfield, North Carolina, as the "Ava Gardner Post Office."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bob Etheridge (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 7 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJul 26, 2005
Passed the HouseOct 6, 2005
Passed the SenateMar 3, 2006
Sent to the PresidentMar 10, 2006
Became lawMar 20, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-192. (Mar 20, 2006)

Other Commemorations bills in the 109th Congress

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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