United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 579 — To designate the United States courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse".

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse."

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8844-8845)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 579.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8844-8845)

  6. Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 58.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-233.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.

  12. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

  13. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 579 do?
Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse."
Who sponsors HR 579?
HR 579 is sponsored by Bennie Thompson (D).
What is the current status of HR 579?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 579?
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