H.R. 6859 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1501 South Slappey Boulevard in Albany, Georgia, as the "Dr. Walter Carl Gordon, Jr. Post Office Building".
H.R. 6859 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 10, 2008, sponsored by Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 10, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-454
What it does
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1501 South Slappey Boulevard in Albany, Georgia, as the "Dr. Walter Carl Gordon, Jr. Post Office Building."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 10, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2008
- Passed the SenateNov 20, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2008
- Became lawDec 19, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-454. (Dec 19, 2008)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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