H.R. 5238 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1234 Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn, New York, as the "Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office".
H.R. 5238 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 9, 2018, sponsored by Yvette D. Clarke with 58 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-317
What it does
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1234 Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn, New York, as the "Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 49 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2018
- Passed the HouseJul 16, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2018
- Became lawDec 14, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-317. (Dec 14, 2018)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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