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Bill· SS. 1167 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Directs the Postal Service to maintain a rural delivery service for the free delivery of mail. Requires the Postal Service to extend such service to the driveway or other entrance to the property or residence of each person desiring such service who resides on or near a road which is in good condition, and unobstructed by gates or unbridged streams. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 403,3661)
Bill· HRH.R. 4813 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Provides that rural letter carriers may be paid at a rate of compensation established by any collective bargaining agreement made between the Postal Service and any recognized bargaining representative.
Bill· HRH.R. 4757 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Establishes an arbitration board to settle disputes between supervisory organizations and the United States Postal Service, provided that only those disputes concerning policies that affect all or a substantial portion of supervisory personnel on a long-term or permanent basis can be referred to arbitration. Provides that the arbitration board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be selected by the Postal Service, one by the recognized organization of supervisory personnel, and the third by the two thus selected. States that the costs of the arbitration board shall be shared equally by the Postal Service and the organization of supervisory personnel.
Bill· HRH.R. 4754 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Provides that the postmark on mail matter shall disclose the name of the city or community in which the mail matter is actually mailed, the assigned ZIP code, and the date and time of mailing. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 3623).
Bill· HRH.R. 4662 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Postal Reorganization Act Amendments - Provides that if there is a collective-bargaining agreement in effect for postal service employees no party to such agreement shall terminate or modify such agreement unless the party desiring such termination or modification serves written notice upon the other party to the agreement of the proposed termination or modification not less than ninety days prior to the expiration date. Requires the party serving such notice to notify the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service of the existence of a dispute within forty-five days of such notice, if no agreement has been reached by that time. Requires that if arbitration is selected by the parties and if they do not agree upon the procedures therefor, an arbitration board shall be established and its decisions shall be binding upon the parties. Provides that in the event the bargaining representatives agree to go on strike if an agreement cannot be reached during the forty-five-day period prior to the termination or modification, the Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall promptly communicate with the employer and the bargaining representatives and use the service's best efforts, by mediation and conciliation, to bring them into agreement, and shall continue to do so for a period of thirty days after the date of termination or modification of the agreement, during which period of time no lawful strike shall be engaged in. Prohibits reduction in rank or pay or removal from the Postal Service of postal employees because of union membership. States that in any lawful strike declared against the Postal Service by the employees thereof, the Postal Service and the bargaining representatives jointly may determine and agree upon, before the close of the third calendar day after the calendar day on which the strike becomes effective, the number of employees needed to accept, process, dispatch, and deliver specified necessary categories of mail, such as social security checks. Provides for a mandatory delivery of such mail during a strike if the parties cannot agree upon a strike-delivery method.
Bill· HRH.R. 4663 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Repeals the postal law provision assuring each employee of the Postal Service the right to join or form a labor organization, or to refrain from such activity. (Repeals 39 U.S.C. 1209(c))
Bill· HRH.R. 4614 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975
Establishes an arbitration board to settle disputes between supervisory organizations and the United States Postal Service, provided that only those disputes concerning policies that affect all or a substantial portion of supervisory personnel on a long-term or permanent basis can be referred to arbitration. Provides that the arbitration board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be selected by the Postal Service, one by the recognized organization of supervisory personnel, and the third by the two thus selected. States that the costs of the arbitration board shall be shared equally by the Postal Service and the organization of supervisory personnel.
Bill· HRH.R. 4615 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975
Establishes an arbitration board to settle disputes between supervisory organizations and the United States Postal Service, provided that only those disputes concerning policies that affect all or a substantial portion of supervisory personnel on a long-term or permanent basis can be referred to arbitration. Provides that the arbitration board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be selected by the Postal Service, one by the recognized organization of supervisory personnel, and the third by the two thus selected. States that the costs of the arbitration board shall be shared equally by the Postal Service and the organization of supervisory personnel.
Bill· HRH.R. 4548 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1975
Provides, under the Postal Reorganization Act, that proposed changes in postal rates and classes shall be submitted to Congress and shall be ineffective if either House disapproves such changes by three-fifths vote. Repeals the authorization for temporary postal rates and classes. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3629)
Bill· HRH.R. 4487 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1975
Establishes an arbitration board to settle disputes between supervisory organizations and the United States Postal Service, provided that only those disputes concerning policies that affect all or a substantial portion of supervisory personnel on a long-term or permanent basis can be referred to arbitration. Provides that the arbitration board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be selected by the Postal Service, one by the recognized organization of supervisory personnel, and the third by the two thus selected. States that the costs of the arbitration board shall be shared equally by the Postal Service and the organization of supervisory personnel.
Bill· HRH.R. 4248 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1975
Establishes an arbitration board to settle disputes between supervisory organizations and the United States Postal Service, provided that only those disputes concerning policies that affect all or a substantial portion of supervisory personnel on a long-term or permanent basis can be referred to arbitration. Provides that the arbitration board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be selected by the Postal Service, one by the recognized organization of supervisory personnel, and the third by the two thus selected. States that the costs of the arbitration board shall be shared equally by the Postal Service and the organization of supervisory personnel.
Bill· HRH.R. 4153 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1975
Provides that no appropriation shall be made to the Postal Service for any fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 1975, unless previously authorized by legislation hereinafter inacted by the Congress. Directs the Postal Service to keep the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of the House and the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of the Senate fully and currently informed with respect to all activities and responsiblities within the jurisdiction of these committees.
Bill· HRH.R. 4148 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1975
Establishes an arbitration board to settle disputes between supervisory organizations and the United States Postal Service, provided that only those disputes concerning policies that affect all or a substantial portion of supervisory personnel on a long-term or permanent basis can be referred to arbitration. Provides that the arbitration board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be selected by the Postal Service, one by the recognized organization of supervisory personnel, and the third by the two thus selected. States that the costs of the arbitration board shall be shared equally by the Postal Service and the organization of supervisory personnel.
Bill· HRH.R. 4065 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1975
Provides that a conservation publication published by a State agency which is responsible for management and conservation of fish or wildlife resources shall be considered a publication of a qualified nonprofit organization which qualifies for second-class mail rates. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3626 (b))
Bill· HRH.R. 4063 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1975
Repeals the Postal Reorganization Act. Re-enacts the former provisions of law pertaining to the Post Office prior to such Act. Reestablishes the Post Office Department.
Bill· HRH.R. 3942 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1975
Provides that rural letter carriers may be paid at a rate of compensation established by any collective bargaining agreement made between the Postal Service and any recognized bargaining representative.
Bill· HRH.R. 3908 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1975
Postal Service Contracting Procedures Act - Establishes procedures governing Postal Service contracts for the procurement of facilities, equipment, supplies, and services. Requires such contracts to be entered into by formal advertising or competitive negotiation. Specifies the canditions that must be found to exist by the Postal Service in order to enter into a contract by competitive negotiation. Permits the Postal Service to enter into contracts by noncompetitive negotiation in any case in which it determines that contracting by forma advertising or by competitive negotiation is not feasible.
Bill· HRH.R. 3620 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1975
Authorizes and directs the Postmaster General to provide for the issuance of a special postage stamp in commemoration of the life and work of Doctor Enrico Fermi.
Bill· SS. 806 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1975
Authorizes the issuance of a special postage stamp in commemoration of the life and work of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman to be elected to the House of Representatives.
Bill· SS. 787 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1975
Authorizes, under the Merchant Marine Act, the heads of executive departments and agencies to waive compliance with navigation and vessel inspection laws to the extent deemed necessary to assure adequate food supplies.
Bill· HRH.R. 3384 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1975
Postal Service Reform Act - Authorizes to be appropriated to the Postal Service for fiscal year 1976 such sums as may be necessary to enable it to carry out its purposes, functions, and powers. States that revenues and fees collected by the Postal Service shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. Requires the Postal Service to consult with agencies of State and local governments with respect to the construction of specified Postal Service facilities. Provides for hearing procedures with respect to proposals for such construction. Provides that in promoting Postal Service employees, consideration shall be given to demonstrated ability and not exclusively to seniority. Requires the Postal Service to not give significant consideration to performance on competitive examinations in appointing officers and employees. Directs the Postal Service to give preference in employment to persons who reside in, and have knowledge of, the community to be served. Requires the establishment of a sectional center for the sorting and distribution of mail in each county of the United States, to be located in the trading center of the county.
Bill· SS. 755 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1975
Establishes an arbitration board to settle disputes between supervisory organizations and the United States Postal Service, provided that only those disputes concerning policies that affect all or a substantial portion of supervisory personnel on a long-term or permanent basis can be referred to arbitration. Provides that the arbitration board shall consist of 3 members, one of whom shall be selected by the Postal Service, on by the recognized organization of supervisory personnel, and the third by the two thus selected. States that the costs of the arbitration board shall be shared equally by the Postal Service and the organization of supervisory personnel.
Bill· SS. 718 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1975
United States Postal Service Amendments - Redefines the United States Postal Service as an organization within the executive branch of the Government, rather than "an independent establishment". Repeals the provisions of Federal law providing for a Board of Governors of the Postal Service. Declares that the head of the Postal Service is the Postmaster General. Provides that he be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for a Deputy Postmaster General and Assistant Postmasters General. Directs that the Postal Rate Commissioners be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the commissioners may be removed from office by the President for stated reasons. Transfers the powers of the Board of Governors to make changes in postal rates and fees and mail classification matters to the Postal Rate Commission. Stipulates that a temporary rate of postage for a class of mail not be greater than 10 percent of the permanent rate of postage for such class of mail. Stipulates that the Postal Service may borrow money and issue and sell obligations only for capital improvements. Requires that whenever the Postal Service submits any budget program or request to the President, it concurrently transmit a copy of such program or request to the Congress. Prohibits an appropriation for any fiscal year to the Postal Service unless, for such year, an authorization for an appropriation is enacted by Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 3177 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1975
Permits the certification of specified labor organizations as representatives of Postal Service security guards.
Bill· HRH.R. 3058 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1975
Requires that the appointment of the Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster General by the Board of Governors of the Postal Service shall be made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate
Bill· SS. 553 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975
Extends to volunteer fire companies and volunteer ambulance and rescue companies the rates of postage on second-class and third-class bulk mailing applicable to qualified nonprofit organizations. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 4359 (e) (2), 4452 (d))
Bill· HRH.R. 2881 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975
Repeals the postal law provision assuring each employee of the Postal Service the right to join or form a labor organization, or to refrain from such activity. (Repeals 39 U.S.C. 1209(c))
Bill· HRH.R. 2813 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975
Provides that a conservation publication published by a State agency which is responsible for management and conservation of fish or wildlife resources shall be considered a publication of a qualified nonprofit organization which qualifies for second-class mail rates. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3626 (b))
Bill· HRH.R. 2811 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975
Postage Free Absentee Voting Act - Provides that an official or agency of a State or political subdivision having authority to administer the election laws of the State or political subdivision may mail free of postage to an absentee voter of the State or political subdivision an application for an absentee ballot requested by the absentee voter, an absentee ballot, instructions explaining such application or ballot, and an envelope or other cover to return such application or ballot to the official or agency. Provides that the absentee voter may make a return mailing of his application or absentee ballot free of postage if such mailing is made in the return envelope or other cover provided by such official or agency. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3406)
Bill· HRH.R. 2651 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975
Repeals specified provisions of the postal law relating to the private carriage of letters. (Repeals 39 U.S.C. 601, 602; 18 U.S.C. 1694 - 1697; Amends 18 U.S.C. 1698 - 1699)
Bill· HRH.R. 2611 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1975
Directs the Postal Service to maintain a rural delivery service for the free delivery of mail. Requires the Postal Service to extend such service to the driveway or other entrance to the property or residence of each person desiring such service who resides on or near a road which is in good condition, and unobstructed by gates or unbridged streams. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 403,3661)
Bill· HRH.R. 2573 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1975
Requires the United State Postal Service to provide rent-free postal lock boxes for persons who reside in rural areas who do not receive postal delivery service.
Bill· HRH.R. 2579 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1975
Repeals the Postal Reorganization Act. Re-enacts the former provisions of law pertaining to the Post Office prior to such Act. Reestablishes the Post Office Department.
Law· HRH.R. 2559 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1975
Provides for the application to the United States Postal Service of provisions of law providing for Federal agency safety programs and responsibilities pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Bill· HRH.R. 2558 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1975
Revises the organizational structure of the United States Postal Service. Declares that the chief executive officer of the Postal Service is the Postmaster General and sets forth his rate of basic pay. Makes the Deputy Postmaster General, appointed by the Postmaster General solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties, the deputy chief executive officer. States that the Postmaster General shall direct and control the expenditures and review the practices and policies of the Postal Service and perform other functions and duties. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the United States Code, deleting specified references to the Board of Governors of the Postal Service.
Bill· HRH.R. 2510 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1975
Postal Service Reform Act - States that the Postal Service shall keep the Postal Rate Commission informed with respect to the operation of the Postal Service. Requires that the Postal Service shall furnish to the Commission information with respect to: (1) internal Postal Service management matters; (2) plans and policies of the Postal Service with respect to proposed changes in the nature of postal services; and (3) evaluations undertaken by or at the direction of the Postal Service with respect to the operation of the Postal Service. Provides that the terms of the Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster General shall be fixed by the Governors of the Board of Governors. Sets forth the requirements governing the annual authorization of appropriations. States that there shall be appropriated to the Postal Service, pursuant to annual authorizations enacted by the Congress, amounts equal to all revenues received by the Postal Service. Provides that the Postal Rate Commission shall have the authority to initiate reviews and hearings with respect to the activities of the Board of Governors and the Postal Service under this chapter. Enumerates the procedures governing such reviews and hearings. Requires that when the Postal Service determines that there should be a change in the nature of postal services which will not generally affect service on a nationwide or substantially nationwide basis, it shall post notice of such proposed change at any postal facility which will be substantially affected by such proposed change and at any other appropriate place or location. Requires that the Postal Rate Commission shall, on a regular basis, conduct regional hearings to afford interested parties with an opportunity to bring to the attention of the Commission problems, questions, and issues with respect to postal service and rates of postage.
Bill· HRH.R. 2480 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
Requires the Postal Service to consult with agencies of State and local governments with respect to the construction of specified Postal Service facilities. Provides for hearing procedures with respect to proposals for such construction.
Bill· HRH.R. 2445 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
Postal Reorganization Act Amendments - Authorizes to be appropriated to the Postal Service each fiscal year 20 percent of its operating expenses for the preceding fiscal year if authorized biennially by legislation hereafter enacted by Congress. Provides for a separate annual report of the expenses of the Postal Rate Commission. Makes changes in the organizational structure, procedures, and duties and powers of the Postal Rate Commission. Reduces the number of members of the Board of Governors of the Postal Service from 11 to 9, and provides for less participation in their appointment by the President and more such participation by the Congress. States that the educational, cultural, scientific, and informational value of mailed materials to the recipient shall be a factor on which a change in rates or fees with respect to a class of mail may be based. Fixes the indemnity to be paid by the Postal Service to the holder of any contract for mail transportation upon the termination of such contract by the Postal Service at 25 percent of the annual rate of compensation under the contract. Authorizes any State to collect a fee from the Postal Service for real property acquired by the Postal Service but not used within one year of acquisition in an amount equal to the average amount of real property during the immediately preceding 2-year period. States that each officer or employee in the postal career service of the Postal Service shall be eligible for: (1) promotion or transfer to any other position in the Postal Service for which he is qualified; or (2) transfer to any other position in the executive branch of the Government of the United States for which he is qualified, upon completion of at least one year of continuous employment in the postal career service immediately before the transfer and subject to such regulations governing the transfer as the United States Civil Service Commission shall prescribe.
Bill· HRH.R. 2367 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975
Repeals the Postal Reorganization Act. Re-enacts the former provisions of law pertaining to the Post Office prior to such Act. Reestablishes the Post Office Department.
Bill· SS. 424 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1975
Restores the postal service seniority of Elmer Erickson.
Bill· HRH.R. 2145 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1975
Establishes an arbitration board to settle disputes between supervisory organizations and the United States Postal Service, provided that only those disputes concerning policies that affect all or a substantial portion of supervisory personnel on a long-term or permanent basis can be referred to arbitration. Provides that the arbitration board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be selected by the Postal Service, one by the recognized organization of supervisory personnel, and the third by the two thus selected. States that the costs of the arbitration board shall be shared equally by the Postal Service and the organization of supervisory personnel.
Bill· HRH.R. 1995 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Provides that the President shall appoint the Postmaster General of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Gives the President the power to remove the Postmaster General upon consultation with the Board of Governors of the Postal Service.
Bill· HRH.R. 1947 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Provides that no appropriation shall be made to the Postal Service for any fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 1975, unless previously authorized by legislation hereinafter inacted by the Congress. Directs the Postal Service to keep the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of the House and the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of the Senate fully and currently informed with respect to all activities and responsiblities within the jurisdiction of these committees.
Bill· HRH.R. 1721 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 January 1975
Provides for the reduction in the rate of postage on air parcel post mail transported between the State of Hawaii and specified military areas and territories and possesions of the United States in the Pacific.
Bill· HRH.R. 1623 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 January 1975
States that any mailing of matter, as penalty mail, in excess of five thousand identical pieces, may not be carried in the mails as penalty mail until the officer, executive department, or independent establishment of the Government which intends to transmit such matter has submitted to the Comptroller General of the United States a request for certification that the carriage of such matter in the mails as penalty mail is in compliance with law and has received such certification from the Comptroller General.
Bill· HRH.R. 1085 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 January 1975
Repeals specified provisions of the postal law relating to the private carriage of letters. (Repeals 39 U.S.C. 601, 602; 18 U.S.C. 1694 - 1697; Amends 18 U.S.C. 1698 - 1699)
Bill· SS. 120 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1975
Allows any person to send any piece of mail not exceeding 4 ounces in weight to the sender's Senator or Representative using a special one-cent stamp to be issued by the Postal Service.
Bill· HRH.R. 1481 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1975
Repeals the Postal Reorganization Act. Re-enacts the former provisions of law pertaining to the Post Office prior to such Act. Reestablishes the Post Office Department.
Bill· HRH.R. 932 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 January 1975
Allows the Postal Service to establish and collect use or royalty fees for the manufacture, reproduction or use of any distinctive design, legend, or insignia originated under authority of and certified by the Postal Service for use in connection with the operation of the Postal Service. Provides for a fine of not more than $250 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months or both for unauthorized manufacture, reproduction or use of insignia. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 413; 18 U.S.C. 1738)
Bill· HRH.R. 949 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 January 1975
Prohibits interference with the right of any officer or employee of the Postal Service to have direct oral or written communication with a Member of Congress or with any committee of Congress on an unofficial and informal basis in connection with the employment of such officer or employee or pertaining to the Postal Service in any way. Forbids the Postal Service from taking any disciplinary action or to discrimination against any officer or employee due to such communication.