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United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1975
Requires the Postal Service to notify the local offices of each State employment service with respect to employment vacancies in the Postal Service. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 1003)
United States · United States Congress · 17 December 1975
Private Individuals' Postal Rate Relief Act - States that the rate of postage for letters of private individuals within any class of mail for transmission of letters sealed against inspection shall not exceed 10 cents per ounce per letter. Excludes any letter mailed by a corporation, company, business association, proprietorship, professional entity, partnership institution, organization or governmental unit from such provision. Provides a civil fine of $2,500 for each use of the private individuals' reduced rate without authorization.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1975
Revises the Federal Voting Assistance Act to require the Postal Service to deliver absentee ballots, mailed by active members of the Armed Services and by citizens outside the territorial limits of the U.S., whether or not such ballots are mailed with sufficient postage. Allows the Postal Service to collect any postage due from the person executing such ballot.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1975
Private Individuals' Postal Rate Relief Act - States that the rate of postage for letters of private individuals within any class of mail for transmission of letters sealed against inspection shall not exceed 10 cents per ounce per letter. Excludes any letter mailed by a corporation, company, business association, proprietorship, professional entity, partnership institution, organization or governmental unit from such provision. Provides a civil fine of $2,500 for each use of the private individuals' reduced rate without authorization.
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1975
Private Individuals' Postal Rate Relief Act - States that the rate of postage for letters of private individuals within any class of mail for transmission of letters sealed against inspection shall not exceed 10 cents per ounce per letter. Excludes any letter mailed by a corporation, company, business association, proprietorship, professional entity, partnership institution, organization or governmental unit from such provision. Provides a civil fine of $2,500 for each use of the private individuals' reduced rate without authorization.
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 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.
United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1975
Directs the Postal Service to provide for the collection of mail at permanent residential addresses receiving door deliveries, in those cases in which persons residing at such addresses have made the appropriate indications that mail has been deposited for such purpose. Directs the Postal Service to prescribe regulations to cover criteria under which persons may indicate the deposit of mail for collection under this Act. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3663)
United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1975
Provides that buildings constructed for use by the United States Postal Service shall be designed and constructed in a manner making them accessible to the physically handicapped.
United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1975
Directs, under the Postal Reorganization Act, that the Postal Rate Commission, in making a decision on mail rate charges, take into account the requirement that each class of mail or type of mail service bear the postal costs attributable to it, including the costs caused by variability with volume, transportation, processing, storing, and delivery. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 3622(b)(3))
United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1975
Provides that, for purposes of the civil service retirement system, cost-of-living adjustments allowed to officers and employees of the Postal Service shall be considered to be part of the basic pay of such officers and employees. Makes the provisions of this Act effective for cost-of-living adjustments occuring after June 30, 1972. Allows an employee who separated from service after such date to obtain recomputation of his annuity in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8331(3))
United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1975
Requires anyone who solicits charitable contributions by audio or visual means, or by mail, to include with such solicitation the following information: (1) the name and principal business address of the solicitor; (2) the purpose of the solicitation and intended use of contributions; (3) the estimated portion of contributions which will be directly applied to the charitable purpose during the 12-month period following the date of solicitation; and (4) the portion of all contributions received during the preceding 12-month period which were directly applied to such charitable purpose. Directs that all of the above information be transmitted conspicuously in a non-technical, readily understandable manner. States that such solicitors shall furnish, upon request, such audit reports, accounts, or other information as the Postal Service may require to establish or verify the information included in solicitations. Excludes from the provisions of this Act solicitations for contributions by any bona fide membership organization made exclusively to its members. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3012)
United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1975
Repeals the provisions of the postal law relating to the private carriage of letters. Eliminates criminal penalties for conveying letters and packets on a private express basis. (Repeals 39 U.S.C. 601, 602: 18 U.S.C. 1694 - 1697; Amends 18 U.S.C. 1698 - 1699)
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1975
Provides that buildings constructed for use by the United States Postal Service shall be designed and constructed in a manner making them accessible to the physically handicapped.
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1975
Directs the Postal Service to provide for the collection of mail at permanent residential addresses receiving door deliveries, in those cases in which persons residing at such addresses have made the appropriate indications that mail has been deposited for such purpose. Directs the Postal Service to prescribe regulations to cover criteria under which persons may indicate the deposit of mail for collection under this Act. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3663)
United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1975
Provides that buildings constructed for use by the United States Postal Service shall be designed and constructed in a manner making them accessible to the physically handicapped.
United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1975
Provides that buildings constructed for use by the United States Postal Service shall be designed and constructed in a manner making them accessible to the physically handicapped.
United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1975
Provides that buildings constructed for use by the United States Postal Service shall be designed and constructed in a manner making them accessible to the physically handicapped.
United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1975
Provides that buildings constructed for use by the United States Postal Service shall be designed and constructed in a manner making them accessible to the physically handicapped.
United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1975
Provides that buildings constructed for use by the United States Postal Service shall be designed and constructed in a manner making them accessible to the physically handicapped.
United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1975
Provides that buildings constructed for use by the United States Postal Service shall be designed and constructed in a manner making them accessible to the physically handicapped.
United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1975
Provides that buildings constructed for use by the United States Postal Service shall be designed and constructed in a manner making them accessible to the physically handicapped.
United States · United States Congress · 30 October 1975
Increases to 90 days the period before an election during which a Member of, or Member-elect to, the Congress may not make a mass mailing as franked mail if such Member or Member-elect is a candidate in such election. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 3210(a)(5)(D))
United States · United States Congress · 30 October 1975
Repeals the provisions of the postal law relating to the private carriage of letters. Eliminates criminal penalties for conveying letters and packets on a private express basis. (Repeals 39 U.S.C. 601, 602: 18 U.S.C. 1694 - 1697; Amends 18 U.S.C. 1698 - 1699)
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1975
Provides that buildings constructed for use by the United States Postal Service shall be designed and constructed in a manner making them accessible to the physically handicapped.
United States · United States Congress · 9 October 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.
United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1975
Postal Service Reorganization Act - Abolishes the Postal Rate Commission which sets postal rates and establishes classes of mail. Authorizes the Postal Service to make one change in postal rates and fees during any fiscal year, such change to be no greater than the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index during the preceding year. Sets forth procedures for congressional approval of such increase. Provides that a rate increase greater than the increase in the Index may be implemented if not disapproved by the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of the House or Senate. Requires that any change in mail classification be approved by such committees. Requires that the General Accounting Office transmit a report to each House of Congress reviewing the operation of amendments made by this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 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.
United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1975
Private Individuals' Postal Rate Relief Act - States that the rate of postage for letters of private individuals within any class of mail for transmission of letters sealed against inspection shall not exceed 10 cents per ounce per letter. Excludes any letter mailed by a corporation, company, business, association, proprietorship, professional entity, partnership, institution, organization or governmental unit from such provision. Provides a civil fine of $2,500 for each use of the private individuals' reduced rate without authorization.
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1975
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5665) to establish an arbitration board to settle disputes between supervisory organizations and the United States Postal Service. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Requires that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1975
Postal Reorganization Act Amendments - Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal years 1976 through 1979 an amount equal to $35 multiplied by the number of delivery addresses estimated by the Postal Service to be served during the fiscal year involved. Provides appropriations for the transition period from July 1, 1976 through September 30, 1976. Specifies levels of service to be maintained by the Postal Service. Requires the approval of the Senate of Presidential appointees to the Postal Rate Commission as Commissioners. Provides for the election by the Commissioners of a Vice Chairman of the Commission. Sets forth the duties of the Chairman of the Commission. Requires that any final action of the Commission with respect to rates and fees, mail classification, postal services and complaints be made by a majority vote of the Commissioners. Revises rules of procedure for the Commission's action on requests of the Postal Service. Provides for the establishment of temporary changes in postal rates or in the mail classification schedule by the Postal Service in any case in which the Commission fails to act within the specified time, on a request for such changes by the Service. Includes within the classification of "periodical publications": (1) any catalog or course listing issued by an institution of higher education; and (2) any looseleaf page or report designed for inclusion in any treatise or compilation. States that such publications shall qualify as second class mail. Provides for reduced postage rates for publications of State fish and wildlife resource management agencies. Requires the Postal Service to keep the Postal Rate Commission fully and currently informed with respect to the operation of the Postal Service. Establishes the Commission on Postal Services States that the Commission shall be composed of five members. Sets forth the method by which such members shall be appointed. States that the primary duty of the Commission shall be the identification and study of the public service aspects of the Postal Service. Directs the Commission also to identify the difference between the costs the Postal Service should reasonably be expected to incur and the revenues the Service may reasonably be expected to receive. Directs the Commission to determine the extent to which the public service aspects of the Postal Service shall be supported by appropriations. Directs the Commission to study the ratemaking procedures of the Postal Rate Commission, and to develop recommendations for more expeditious and economical procedures that are responsive to the needs of the Postal Service and of the public. Provides for the possibility that the Commission on Postal Services will recommend the abolition of the Postal Rate Commission. Directs the Postal Service Commission to study the causes of the increases in postal costs that have occurred since the Postal Reorganization Act and to consider and report on the desirability of instituting additional statutory or administrative systems for reviewing and controlling postal costs. Requires the Commission to transmit to the President and to Congress detailed progress reports four times annually, and a final report within two years after the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Postal Service Fund such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1975
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8617) to restore to Federal civilian and Postal Service employees their rights to participate voluntarily, as private citizens, in the political processes of the Nation, to protect such employees from improper political solicitations, and for other purposes. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Requires that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.
United States · United States Congress · 22 September 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.
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1975
Increases to 90 days the period before an election during which a Member of, or Member-elect to, the Congress may not make a mass mailing as franked mail if such Member or Member-elect is a candidate in such election. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 3210(a)(5)(D))
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1975
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8603) to amend title 39, United States Code, with respect to the organizational and financial matters of the United States Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission, and for other purposes. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Provides that it shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Directs that, at the conclusion of such consideration, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Requires that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
United States · United States Congress · 5 September 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.
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 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.
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1975
Prohibits any increase in Postal Service lockbox rental rates in effect on June 30, 1975. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3686)
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1975
Prohibits mass mailings by members of Congress less than 60 days before any primary or general election in which such member is a candidate.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1975
Provides for agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2559, which applies to the United States Postal Service specified provisions of law providing for Federal agency safety programs and responsibilities.
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1975
Stipulates that the Postal Service may not require the installation of mailboxes at the curb line of residential property in any locality if the governing authority of such locality prohibits such installation. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 404)
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1975
Provides that if the Postal Service and a supervisory organization, recognized by the Postal Service under this Act, representing a majority of supervisors are unable to agree, within 60 days after the organization submits a written notice to the Postal Service, upon a program for consultation or a plan to participate directly in the planning and development of pay policies and schedules, fringe benefit programs, and other programs relating to supervisory employees, either party shall have the right to refer the matter to an arbitration board established under the provisions of this Act. Provides that if the Postal Service and a supervisory organization recognized by the Postal Service under this Act as representing the majority of supervisors are unable to agree with respect to pay policies and schedules, fringe benefit programs, and other programs related to supervisory employees, which affect all or a substantial portion of supervisory personnel on a long- term or permanent basis, after participating directly in the planning and development thereof, either party, upon a 30-day written notice, may refer the dispute to an arbitration board established under the provisions of this Act. Provides for the establishing of an arbitration board to consider specified disputes. Sets forth hearing requirements to be met by such board. Provides that the decisions of the arbitration board shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties.
United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1975
Stipulates that the Postal Service may not require the installation of mailboxes at the curb line of residential property in any locality if the governing authority of such locality prohibits such installation. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 404)
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1975
Increases to 60 days the period before an election during which a Member of, or Member-elect to, the Congress may not make a mass mailing as franked mail if such Member or Member-elect is a candidate in such election. (Amends 39 U.S.C. (a)(5)(D))
United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1975
Provides that proposed changes in postal rates and classes shall not be effective unless approved by Congress, within ninety days after their submission to the Congress. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3629).
United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1975
Postal Rate and Mail Classification Act - Abolishes the Postal Rate Commission. Provides for the establishment of postal rates and fees by law in such amounts that revenues will equal expenses incurred under honest, efficient, and economical management. States that postal rates now in effect shall remain in effect until modified or terminated by law.
United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1975
Stipulates that the Postal Service may not require the installation of mailboxes at the curb line of residential property in any locality if the governing authority of such locality prohibits such installation. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 404)
United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1975
Stipulates that the Postal Service may not require the installation of mailboxes at the curb line of residential property in any locality if the governing authority of such locality prohibits such installation. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 404)
United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1975
Provides that if the Postal Service and a supervisory organization, recognized by the Postal Service under this Act, representing a majority of supervisors are unable to agree, within 60 days after the organization submits a written notice to the Postal Service, upon a program for consultation or a plan to participate directly in the planning and development of pay policies and schedules, fringe benefit programs, and other programs relating to supervisory employees, either party shall have the right to refer the matter to an arbitration board established under the provisions of this Act. Provides that if the Postal Service and a supervisory organization recognized by the Postal Service under this Act as representing the majority of supervisors are unable to agree with respect to pay policies and schedules, fringe benefit programs, and other programs related to supervisory employees, which affect all or a substantial portion of supervisory personnel on a long- term or permanent basis, after participating directly in the planning and development thereof, either party, upon a 30-day written notice, may refer the dispute to an arbitration board established under the provisions of this Act. Provides for the establishing of an arbitration board to consider specified disputes. Sets forth hearing requirements to be met by such board. Provides that the decisions of the arbitration board shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties.
United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1975
Provides, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, that the Secretary of Labor may render on-site consultation to small employers, upon their request, to assist such employers with complying with the Act, and may make the issuance of citations for safety and health violations discretionary.
United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1975
Waives specified points of order against the bill (H.R. 8597) making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and specified Independent Agencies, for fiscal year 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.