H.R. 6983 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the "Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office".
H.R. 6983 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Jan 11, 2024, sponsored by Austin Scott with 13 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 11, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 118-224
What it does
This act designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Austin Scott (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 11, 2024
- Passed the HouseJun 3, 2024
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2024
- Became lawJan 2, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-224. (Jan 2, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 3, 2024 · Passed369–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Government Reform Committee
More
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