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H.R. 1397 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, New York, as the "Caroline O'Day Post Office Building".

H.R. 1397 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 9, 2009, sponsored by Nita M. Lowey with 26 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 9, 2009
Co-sponsors
26
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Public law
Public Law 111-54

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, New York, as the "Caroline O'Day Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Nita M. Lowey (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 9, 2009
  • Passed the HouseMay 5, 2009
  • Passed the SenateAug 4, 2009
  • Sent to the PresidentAug 11, 2009
  • Became lawAug 19, 2009

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-54. (Aug 19, 2009)

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Committees

  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  • Oversight and Accountability Committee

More

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