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H.R. 5873 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the "R.E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

H.R. 5873 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jul 14, 2016, sponsored by Beto O’Rourke.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jul 14, 2016
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Public law
Public Law 114-252

What it does

This bill designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the "R. E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Beto O’Rourke (D-TX)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 14, 2016
  • Passed the HouseSep 26, 2016
  • Passed the SenateNov 17, 2016
  • Sent to the PresidentNov 28, 2016
  • Became lawDec 8, 2016

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-252. (Dec 8, 2016)

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