H.R.2559: To designate the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" in the State of Texas.

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 21, 2015
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 7, 2015

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) The segment of Interstate Route 10 between milepost 535 and milepost 545 at Kendall County, Texas, shall now be the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway."

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with H.R.2559.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Aug. 7, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-49.

Aug. 7, 2015

Signed by President.

Aug. 6, 2015
Presented to President.
Aug. 6, 2015
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug. 5, 2015

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Aug. 5, 2015

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6425)

Aug. 5, 2015
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
June 16, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
June 15, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 15, 2015

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 365). (text: CR H4352)

June 15, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4361-4362)
June 15, 2015
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
June 15, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2559.
June 15, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4352-4353)
June 15, 2015
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 22, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
May 21, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 21, 2015

Introduced in the House by Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

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