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H.R. 5784 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 North Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shall be known and designated as the "Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building".

H.R. 5784 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 11, 2018, sponsored by Gwen Moore with 7 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
May 11, 2018
Co-sponsors
7
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Public law
Public Law 115-294

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 North Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the "Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Gwen Moore (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 5 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 11, 2018
  • Passed the HouseSep 13, 2018
  • Passed the SenateNov 15, 2018
  • Sent to the PresidentNov 27, 2018
  • Became lawDec 6, 2018

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-294. (Dec 6, 2018)

Other Government Operations and Politics bills in the 115th Congress

Committees

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

More

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

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