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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office".
4/28/2024, 4:05 AM
Summary of Bill S 2717
Bill 118 s 2717, also known as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office."
The bill specifically honors Brigadier General John T. Wilder, a distinguished military leader who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Wilder was known for his bravery and strategic thinking on the battlefield, particularly during the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863.
If passed, this legislation would officially rename the Greensburg post office in honor of Brigadier General John T. Wilder, recognizing his contributions to the country and his service to the United States during a pivotal moment in history. Overall, Bill 118 s 2717 seeks to pay tribute to a notable figure in American military history by naming a postal facility after him, highlighting his legacy and impact on the nation.
The bill specifically honors Brigadier General John T. Wilder, a distinguished military leader who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Wilder was known for his bravery and strategic thinking on the battlefield, particularly during the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863.
If passed, this legislation would officially rename the Greensburg post office in honor of Brigadier General John T. Wilder, recognizing his contributions to the country and his service to the United States during a pivotal moment in history. Overall, Bill 118 s 2717 seeks to pay tribute to a notable figure in American military history by naming a postal facility after him, highlighting his legacy and impact on the nation.
Congressional Summary of S 2717
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office."
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Current Status of Bill S 2717
Bill S 2717 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since April 23, 2024. Bill S 2717 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 5, 2023. Bill S 2717's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of April 26, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2717
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 S 2717
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional tributes
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Indiana
- Postal service
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2717
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office".
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office".
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