To name the South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture in Lane, Oklahoma, and the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 310 North Perry Street in Bennington, Oklahoma, in honor of former Congressman Wesley "Wes" Watkins.

H.R. 1713 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 2009, sponsored by Dan Boren with 4 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 25, 2009
Co-sponsors: 4
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Public law: Public Law 111-101

What it does

Designates: (1) the South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture in Lane, Oklahoma, as the "Wes Watkins Agricultural Research Laboratory"; and (2) the United States Postal Service facility located at 310 North Perry Street, Bennington, Oklahoma, as the "Wes Watkins Post Office."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dan Boren (D-OK). Co-sponsors: 4 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 25, 2009
Passed the HouseSep 16, 2009
Passed the SenateNov 9, 2009
Sent to the PresidentNov 20, 2009
Became lawNov 30, 2009

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-101. (Nov 30, 2009)

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Committees

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

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