A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1915 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, New York, as the "Congresswoman Shirley A. Chisholm Post Office Building".

S. 571 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 9, 2005, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer with 1 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 9, 2005
Co-sponsors: 1
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-50

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1915 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, New York, as the "Congresswoman Shirley A. Chisholm Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 9, 2005
Passed the SenateJun 29, 2005
Passed the HouseJul 25, 2005
Sent to the PresidentJul 29, 2005
Became lawAug 2, 2005

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-50. (Aug 2, 2005)

Other Commemorations bills in the 109th Congress

Committees

Oversight and Accountability Committee
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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