To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Palafox Place in Pensacola, Florida, as the "Vincent J. Whibbs, Sr. Post Office Building".

H.R. 5736 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 29, 2006, sponsored by Jeff Miller with 24 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: Jun 29, 2006
Co-sponsors: 24
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-402

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Palafox Place in Pensacola, Florida, as the "Vincent J. Whibbs, Sr. Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jeff Miller (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 17 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 29, 2006
Passed the HouseSep 28, 2006
Passed the SenateDec 6, 2006
Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2006
Became lawDec 18, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-402. (Dec 18, 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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