H.R. 3556 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To designate the new United States courthouse in Buffalo, New York, as the "Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse".
H.R. 3556 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Dec 2, 2011, sponsored by Brian Higgins with 29 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
- Dec 2, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 112-184
What it does
Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York, as the "Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brian Higgins (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 2, 2011
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2012
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentSep 25, 2012
- Became lawOct 5, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-184. (Oct 5, 2012)
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