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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 774 Sea Island Pkwy, in Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, as the "Laura Matilda Towne Post Office Building".

3/18/2024, 9:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4292

Bill 118 hr 4292, also known as the "Laura Matilda Towne Post Office Building Act," aims to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 774 Sea Island Pkwy in Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, as the "Laura Matilda Towne Post Office Building." This bill honors the legacy of Laura Matilda Towne, a prominent educator and abolitionist who dedicated her life to providing education and support to newly freed slaves during the Reconstruction era.

Laura Matilda Towne was a pioneering figure in the field of education, establishing schools and programs to empower African Americans in the South. By naming the post office building after her, this bill seeks to recognize her contributions to the advancement of education and civil rights in the United States.

If passed, this bill will officially designate the facility at 774 Sea Island Pkwy as the "Laura Matilda Towne Post Office Building," serving as a lasting tribute to her legacy and impact on American history.

Congressional Summary of HR 4292

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 774 Sea Island Pkwy, in Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, as the "Laura Matilda Towne Post Office Building."

Current Status of Bill HR 4292

Bill HR 4292 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4292 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2023.  Bill HR 4292's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4292

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4292

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional tributes
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Postal service
- South Carolina

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4292

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 774 Sea Island Pkwy, in Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, as the "Laura Matilda Towne Post Office Building".
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 774 Sea Island Pkwy, in Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, as the "Laura Matilda Towne Post Office Building".

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