H.R. 5245 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Marble Street in Fair Haven, Vermont, as the "Matthew Lyon Post Office Building".
H.R. 5245 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 27, 2006, sponsored by Bernard Sanders with 5 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
- Apr 27, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 109-263
What it does
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Marble Street in Fair Haven, Vermont, as the "Matthew Lyon Post Office Building."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bernard Sanders (I-VT). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 27, 2006
- Passed the HouseJun 6, 2006
- Passed the SenateJul 20, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJul 26, 2006
- Became lawAug 2, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-263. (Aug 2, 2006)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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