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Senate passes bill to name Atlanta post office for John Lewis

September 22, 2022

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A bill to name Atlanta’s main post office after the late civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis is poised to become law after passing the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.

The bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent, going to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature. It passed the House on Feb. 1.

The measure was sponsored by Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams of Atlanta and Republican U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter of Pooler.

The facility is south of downtown near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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