H.R. 483 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To designate a United States courthouse in Brownsville, Texas, as the "Reynaldo G. Garza and Filemon B. Vela United States Courthouse".
H.R. 483 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 1, 2005, sponsored by Solomon Ortiz with 9 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
- Feb 1, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 109-16
What it does
Designates the U.S. courthouse at the corner of Seventh Street and East Jackson Street in Brownsville, Texas, as the "Reynaldo G. Garza and Filemon B. Vela United States Courthouse."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Solomon Ortiz (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2005
- Passed the HouseApr 13, 2005
- Passed the SenateJun 15, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentJun 21, 2005
- Became lawJun 29, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-16. (Jun 29, 2005)
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
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