To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Pitcher Street in Utica, New York, as the "Captain George A. Wood Post Office Building".

H.R. 4962 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 15, 2006, sponsored by Sherry Boehlert 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: Mar 15, 2006
Co-sponsors: 28
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-275

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Pitcher Street in Utica, New York, as the "Captain George A. Wood Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Sherry Boehlert (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 15, 2006
Passed the HouseJul 18, 2006
Passed the SenateAug 2, 2006
Sent to the PresidentAug 14, 2006
Became lawAug 17, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-275. (Aug 17, 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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