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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".

1/27/2025, 10:01 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9544

Bill 118 hr 9544, also known as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building Act," aims to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building." This bill honors 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.

The bill seeks to recognize Representative Cummings' dedication and service to his constituents and the nation by naming the postal facility after him. Representative Cummings was known for his tireless advocacy for civil rights, social justice, and government accountability during his time in Congress. By naming the post office after him, the bill aims to commemorate his legacy and contributions to the community.

If passed, the facility at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, will be officially designated as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building." This bill serves as a tribute to Representative Cummings' commitment to public service and his impact on the Baltimore community and the nation as a whole.

Congressional Summary of HR 9544

This bill designates 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".

Current Status of Bill HR 9544

Bill HR 9544 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since January 4, 2025. Bill HR 9544 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 11, 2024.  Bill HR 9544's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-264. as of January 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9544

Total Number of Sponsors
19
Democrat Sponsors
19
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
75
Democrat Cosponsors
71
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9544

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9544

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".
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".

Comments

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Alitzel Hines

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1 year ago

I fully support renaming the Baltimore post office after Representative Elijah E. Cummings.

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