To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 Putnam Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut, as the "Linda White-Epps Post Office".

H.R. 627 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 8, 2005, sponsored by Rosa L. DeLauro with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

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 8, 2005
Co-sponsors: 4
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-26

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 Putnam Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut, as the "Linda White-Epps Post Office."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 8, 2005
Passed the HouseMay 16, 2005
Passed the SenateJun 29, 2005
Sent to the PresidentJul 1, 2005
Became lawJul 12, 2005

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-26. (Jul 12, 2005)

How Congress voted

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 16, 2005 · Passed390–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 Putnam Avenue in Hamden…House · May 16, 2005

Other Commemorations bills in the 109th Congress

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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