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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.
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."
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4292
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential 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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