To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 156 Taunton Avenue in Seekonk, Massachusetts, as the "Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepenas Post Office Building".

H.R. 6874 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 11, 2008, sponsored by James P. McGovern with 10 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 11, 2008
Co-sponsors: 10
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 110-399

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 156 Taunton Avenue in Seekonk, Massachusetts, as the "Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepenas Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

James P. McGovern (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats.

Where it stands

IntroducedSep 11, 2008
Passed the HouseSep 24, 2008
Passed the SenateSep 30, 2008
Sent to the PresidentOct 7, 2008
Became lawOct 13, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-399. (Oct 13, 2008)

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Committees

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