H.R. 5773: To designate the Federal building located at 6401 Security Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "Robert M. Ball Federal Building"

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H.R. 5773

To designate the Federal building located at 6401 Security Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "Robert M. Ball Federal Building"

Sponsor
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings

Date
September 15, 2010 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)

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Floor Situation

H.R. 5773 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage.  The legislation was introduced by Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) on July 19, 2010.

Bill Summary

H.R. 5773 would designate the Federal building located at 6401 Security Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, as the “Robert M. Ball Federal Building”.

Background

Robert Myers Ball was an American Social Security official, who served under three presidents (Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon), from 1962 to 1973, as Commissioner of Social Security.