H.R. 5990 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 415 South 5th Avenue in Maywood, Illinois, as the "Wallace W. Sykes Post Office Building".
H.R. 5990 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jul 28, 2006, sponsored by Danny K. Davis with 18 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
- Jul 28, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 109-406
What it does
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 415 South 5th Avenue in Maywood, Illinois, as the "Wallace W. Sykes Post Office Building."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Danny K. Davis (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 28, 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: 109-406. (Dec 18, 2006)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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