A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building".

12/7/2024, 9:05 AM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.
Bill 118 s 5019, also known as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building."

The bill seeks to honor the late Representative Elijah E. Cummings, who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Maryland's 7th congressional district from 1996 until his passing in 2019. Representative Cummings was a highly respected and influential figure in Congress, known for his dedication to civil rights, social justice, and public service.

If passed, the facility at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore would be officially named after Representative Cummings, recognizing his significant contributions to the state of Maryland and the nation as a whole. This designation would serve as a lasting tribute to his legacy and impact on the community. Overall, Bill 118 s 5019 is a bipartisan effort to honor the memory and accomplishments of Representative Elijah E. Cummings by naming a postal facility in Baltimore after him.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5019

Introduced on
2024-09-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/11/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.
Bill 118 s 5019, also known as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building."

The bill seeks to honor the late Representative Elijah E. Cummings, who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Maryland's 7th congressional district from 1996 until his passing in 2019. Representative Cummings was a highly respected and influential figure in Congress, known for his dedication to civil rights, social justice, and public service.

If passed, the facility at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore would be officially named after Representative Cummings, recognizing his significant contributions to the state of Maryland and the nation as a whole. This designation would serve as a lasting tribute to his legacy and impact on the community. Overall, Bill 118 s 5019 is a bipartisan effort to honor the memory and accomplishments of Representative Elijah E. Cummings by naming a postal facility in Baltimore after him.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building".

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Comments

APPROVED
CJ
Chandler Jackson
@watermelon_apricot_mandarine90980
This bill renaming the post office after Elijah Cummings is a waste of time and taxpayer money. Why not focus on more important issues like healthcare or education? Did you know that this bill was introduced by Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland?...

APPROVED
SL
Simone Lewis
@suntory_chili_powder_cinnamon12205
I just don't get why they gotta name this post office after Elijah Cummings. I mean, I know he did some good stuff and all, but why does it have to be this post office? It just seems kinda random to me. I wish they would've picked a different way to ...

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Latest Action11/20/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.