To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 101 South United States Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the "Alto Lee Adams, Sr., United States Courthouse".

H.R. 1791 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on May 5, 2011, sponsored by Thomas J. Rooney with 21 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: May 5, 2011
Co-sponsors: 21
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Public law: Public Law 112-180

What it does

Designates the U.S. courthouse under construction at 101 South U.S. Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the "Alto Lee Adams, Sr., United States Courthouse."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Thomas J. Rooney (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 16 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 5, 2011
Passed the HouseNov 16, 2011
Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
Sent to the PresidentSep 25, 2012
Became lawOct 5, 2012

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-180. (Oct 5, 2012)

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Committees

Environment and Public Works Committee
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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

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