To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 East Main Street in Patchogue, New York, as the "Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Post Office Building".

H.R. 4101 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Oct 20, 2005, sponsored by Timothy H. Bishop with 28 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: Oct 20, 2005
Co-sponsors: 28
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-256

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 East Main Street in Patchogue, New York, as the "Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Timothy H. Bishop (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 9 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedOct 20, 2005
Passed the HouseMay 2, 2006
Passed the SenateJul 20, 2006
Sent to the PresidentJul 26, 2006
Became lawAug 1, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-256. (Aug 1, 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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