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23 records in 1979
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1979
Exempts the owner of any motor vehicle leased by the United States Postal Service from payment of any State or local tax or fee on such vehicle.
United States · United States Congress · 26 October 1979
Postal Service Employees' Political Activities Act of 1979 - Declares it to be the policy of Congress to encourage employees of the United States Postal Service to exercise their rights to participate or refrain from participating in political processes. Prohibits such employees from: (1) using their official authority to influence the result of any election or the political action of any person; (2) using any information obtained through employment and not publicly available for any political purpose; (3) giving or offering to give a political contribution to any individual either to vote or refrain from voting; (4) soliciting or receiving a political contribution to vote or refrain from voting; (5) knowingly giving a political contribution to a superior; (6) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution from another employee with respect to whom such employee is a superior; or (7) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution in specified facilities or from any person who has or is seeking business relations with the employee's agency. Directs the Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission to prescribe certain exemptions to such prohibitions. Prohibits employees from engaging in political activities while on duty, while wearing a uniform or official insignia identifying their position, or in designated areas. Requires a postal employee to notify his agency (U.S. Postal Service or the Postal Rate Commission, as applicable) upon becoming a candidate for elective office. Permits such employee to take annual leave or leave without pay to engage in activities related to his candidacy. Sets forth the penalties to be imposed against any employee who is found by the Merit Systems Protection Board to have violated provisions of this Act. Requires the Postal Service to study and report to Congress on the effects of this Act on the political activities of employees, the merit system, and matters generally contributing to the improper use of official authority or information by employees.
United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1979
Requires that all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to all property of the Postal Service be transferred to a private corporation if, within two years after the enactment of this Act, such corporation: (1) is incorporated under laws of a State by not more than nine individuals who are elected by Postal Service employees; and (2) has available for expenditure capital which equals the fair market value of all Postal Service property and which has been acquired from the sale of securities. Stipulates that such securities shall be available only to Postal Service employees for the first 180 days of sale. Requires full payment to the United States of the fair market value of such property within 30 years after completion of such transfer. Directs the President to submit to Congress: (1) a comprehensive plan for such transfer; and (2) recommendations for legislation necessary to carry out such plan including recommendations for the abolishment of the Postal Service.
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1979
Postal Service Employees' Political Activities Act of 1979 - Declares it to be the policy of Congress to encourage employees of the United States Postal Service to exercise their rights to participate or refrain from participating in political processes. Prohibits such employees from: (1) using their official authority to influence the result of any election or the political action of any person; (2) using any information obtained through employment and not publicly available for any political purpose; (3) giving or offering to give a political contribution to any individual either to vote or refrain from voting; (4) soliciting or receiving a political contribution to vote or refrain from voting; (5) knowingly giving a political contribution to a superior; (6) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution from another employee with respect to whom such employee is a superior; or (7) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution in specified facilities or from any person who has or is seeking business relations with the employee's agency. Directs the Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission to prescribe certain exemptions to such prohibitions. Prohibits employees from engaging in political activities while on duty, while wearing a uniform or official insignia identifying their position, or in designated areas. Requires a postal employee to notify his or her agency (U.S. Postal Service or the Postal Rate Commission, as applicable) upon becoming a candidate for elective office. Permits such employee to take annual leave or leave without pay to engage in activities related to his or her candidacy. Sets forth the penalties to be imposed against any employee who is found by the Merit Systems Protection Board to have violated provisions of this Act. Requires the Postal Service to study and report to Congress on the effects of this Act on the political activities of employees, the merit system, and matters generally contributing to the improper use of official authority or information by employees.
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1979
Expresses the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp to honor Doctor Marie Zakrzewska.
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1979
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 79 (United States Postal Service).
United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1979
Requires the United States Postal Service to use the railroad services operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation to transport the mail unless such services downgrade postal services or increase postal costs.
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1979
Postal Service Act of 1979 - Replaces the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service with a presidentially-appointed Postmaster General. Sets forth the authority of the Postmaster General. Authorizes the Postal Rate Commission to make final decisions on rates, fees, mail classification, and other specified matters. Authorizes appropriations to assist the Postal Service in maintaining public services. Directs the Postal Service to submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an annual report on research and development activities conducted. Directs the Postmaster General to submit an annual report to the President and to specified congressional committees on Postal Service operations. Extends the period for the phasing in of rates for certain classes of mail. Directs the Commission to prepare and submit to the President an annual budget of its expenses. Authorizes the Postal Service to establish size and weight limitations for mail matter by following the same procedures for making mail classification changes. Permits schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations to mail books, films, sound recordings, and other types of educational materials at the "library" rate. Includes teaching aids, guides, and catalogs as eligible for such rate. Stipulates that this Act shall not be construed to affect any current or future collective bargaining agreement, or the authority of the Postal Service to bargain collectively.
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1979
Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1980 - Title I: Department of the Treasury - Treasury Department Appropriations Act, 1980 - Makes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 within the Department of the Treasury for the following: (1) the Office of the Secretary for salaries and expenses; (2) international affairs; (3) the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for salaries and expenses; (4) the Bureau of Government Financial Operations for salaries and expenses and payment of government losses in shipment; (5) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for salaries and expenses; (6) the United States Customs Service for salaries and expenses; (7) the Bureau of the Mint for salaries and expenses; (8) the Bureau of the Public Debt for administering the public debt; (9) the Internal Revenue Service for: salaries and expenses; taxpayer services and return processing; examinations and appeals; investigations and collections; and payment where energy credit exceeds liability for tax; and (10) the United States Secret Service for salaries and expenses. Title II: U.S. Postal Service - Postal Service Appropriation Act, 1980 - Makes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 to the United States Postal Service for payment to the Postal Service Fund. Title III: Executive Office of the President - Executive Office Appropriations Act, 1980 - Makes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 within the Executive Office of the President for the following: (1) Compensation of the President; (2) the Office of Administration for salaries and expenses; (3) the White House Office for salaries and expenses; (4) the executive residence at the White House for operating expenses; (5) the official residence of the Vice President for operating expenses; (6) special assistance to the President for salaries and expenses; (7) the Council of Economic Advisers for salaries and expenses; (8) the Council on Wage and Price Stability for salaries and expenses; (9) the Domestic Policy Staff for salaries and expenses; (10) the National Security Council for salaries and expenses; (11) the Office of Management and Budget for salaries and expenses; (12) the Office of Federal Procurement Policy for salaries and expenses; and (13) unanticipated needs. Title IV: Independent Agencies - Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1980 - Makes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 to the following independent agencies: (1) the Administrative Conference of the United States for salaries and expenses; (2) the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations for salaries and expenses; (3) the Advisory Committee on Federal Pay for salaries and expenses; (4) the Committee for Purchase from the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped for salaries and expenses; (5) the Federal Election Commission for salaries and expenses; (6) the General Services Administration (GSA) for: the Federal Buildings Fund through limitations on the availability of revenue; the Federal Supply Service for operating expenses; the National Archives and Records Service for operating expenses and records declassification; the Automated Data and Telecommunications Service for operating expenses; the Federal Telecommunications Fund; Federal Property Resources Activities for operating expenses (including a transfer of funds); general management and agency operations for salaries and expenses; Indian Trust Accounting; allowances and office staff for former presidents; administrative and staff support services for salaries and expenses; and for the Business Service Centers and Federal Information Centers. Credits to the appropriation account of the GSA specified receipts from Government corporations and funds connected with Federal property transfers. Permits the use of GSA-Department of Agriculture project or any other common user shared facility. Appropriates funds to the following independent agencies for fiscal year 1980: (1) the Office of Personnel Management for salaries and expenses (including a transfer of funds); (2) for government payment for annuitants, employees health benefits; (3) for payment to Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund; (4) for intergovernmental personnel assistance; (5) for the Merit Systems Protection Board for salaries and expenses (including a transfer of funds); (6) for the Office of Special Counsel for salaries and expenses; (7) for the Federal Labor Relations Authority for salaries and expenses; (8) for the President's Commission on Pension Policy for salaries and expenses; and (9) for the United States Tax Court for salaries and expenses. Title V: General Provisions - Limits the amount of funds which may be used for travel expenditures. Prohibits funding of a position held by the replacement of an employee who has entered the Armed Forces after such employee has been discharged from the Armed Forces, and certified as still qualified to perform the duties of the civilian position, but has not been restored thereto. Prohibits the establishment of new government offices unless approved and provided appropriations by the Congress. States that no part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein. Restricts the procurement of foreign made hand or measuring tools and stainless steel flatware. Prohibits the use of funds for administrative expenses connected with the transfer of the activities of the United States Customs Service. Title VI: General Provisions (Departments, Agencies, and Corporations) - Sets forth the maximum amount allowable for the purchase of motor vehicles by Government departments, agencies, and corporations. Restricts the use of appropriations to such entities for the employment of aliens. Prohibits the compensation of any employee of the Postal Service who hinders or penalizes another employee in communicating with a Member or committee of Congress. Prohibits the use of appropriations to finance interdepartmental bodies which have not been approved by Congress. Provides for the payment of rents and service charges to the GSA and the compensation of guards and special policemen. Prohibits the use of appropriations for rentals and compensation in excess of the rates established by the GSA and the General Schedule. Prohibits expenditures related to new construction projects under the Public Buildings Amendments of 1972.
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1979
Exempts the owner of any motor vehicle leased by the United States Postal Service from payment of any State or local tax or fee on such vehicle.
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1979
Provides for the arbitration of disputes between the Postmaster General and recognized organizations of Postal Service managerial personnel other than officers, postmasters, and employees engaged in personnel work in Postal Service headquarters. Subjects to arbitration under this Act issues relating to pay policies, fringe benefits, and the determination of whether or not a matter is subject to participation by such organization. Establishes an arbitration board to consider a dispute upon the request of the Postal Service or such recognized organization.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1979
Repeals the Postal Reorganization Act. Reenacts provisions relating to the postal service which were in effect immediately prior to the enactment of such Act (thus reestablishing the Post Office Department).
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1979
Prohibits the Postal Service from decreasing the frequency of mail delivery service below the frequency in effect for the calendar week beginning May 1, 1977.
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1979
Eliminates mail weight restrictions concerning Postal Service contracts for the transportation of mail by air. Repeals the requirement that such contracts be submitted to the Civil Aeronautics Board for review.
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1979
Postal Service Employees' Political Activities Act of 1979 - Declares it to be the policy of Congress to encourage employees of the United States Postal Service to exercise their rights to participate or refrain from participating in political processes. Prohibits such employees from: (1) using their official authority to influence the result of any election or the political action of any person; (2) using any information obtained through employment and not publicly available for any political purpose; (3) giving or offering to give a political contribution to any individual either to vote or refrain from voting; (4) soliciting or receiving a political contribution to vote or refrain from voting; (5) knowingly giving a political contribution to a superior; (6) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution from another employee with respect to whom such employee is a superior; or (7) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution in specified facilities or from any person who has or is seeking business relations with the employee's agency. Directs the Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission to prescribe certain exemptions to such prohibitions. Prohibits employees from engaging in political activities while on duty, while wearing a uniform or official insignia identifying their position, or in designated areas. Requires a postal employee to notify his agency (U.S. Postal Service or the Postal Rate Commission, as applicable) upon becoming a candidate for elective office. Permits such employee to take annual leave or leave without pay to engage in activities related to his candidacy. Sets forth the penalties to be imposed against any employee who is found by the Merit Systems Protection Board to have violated provisions of this Act. Requires the Postal Service to study and report to Congress on the effects of this Act on the political activities of employees, the merit system, and matters generally contributing to the improper use of official authority or information by employees.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Amends the Federal Torts Claims Act to make the United States liable for money damages arising out of the loss, miscarriage, or negligent transmission of any mail matter by any United States Postal Service employee acting in an official capacity under circumstances where the United States, if a private person, would be liable to the claimant under the law of the place where the act occurred.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1979
Subjects all activities of the United States Postal Service which involve the management and disposal of surplus and excess Government property, held by the Postal Service at the time of its establishment, to the appropriate provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Service Act of 1949.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Requires the United States Postal Service, when determining the need for an existing third- or fourth-class post office, to consider: (1) whether the office is self-sustaining; (2) the number of individuals served by such office; (3) the cost of maintaining the office; and (4) the effects on service and the economic impact resulting from using an alternative office. Directs the Service, upon determining that a post office should be closed, to publish notice of such determination in the Federal Register within 30 days of such determination and at least 30 days prior to closing such office.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Subjects the United States Postal Service to all provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 except provisions setting forth: (1) penalties for any employer who violates any occupational safety or health standard promulgated by the Secretary of Labor and such violation causes the death of any employee; and (2) requirements for the establishment and maintenance of an occupational health and safety program by the head of each Federal agency.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Provides for the arbitration of disputes between the Postmaster General and recognized organizations of Postal Service managerial personnel other than officers, postmasters, and employees engaged in personnel work in Postal Service headquarters. Identifies as subject to arbitration under this Act issues relating to pay policies, fringe benefits, and the determination of whether or not a matter is subject to participation by such organization. Establishes an arbitration board to consider a dispute upon the request of the Postal Service or such recognized organization.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Redesignates the Canal Zone Code as the Panama Canal Code. Enacts technical amendments in such Code and laws of the United States to reflect the administration of the Canal by the Panama Canal Commission, and the transfer of the Canal to the Republic of Panama under the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Directs the President to submit to Congress proposed legislation to revise laws which are applicable only during the Canal transition period, and to incorporate the remaining provisions of the Panama Canal Code into the United States Code. Title I: Panamanian Relations and Security Matters - Directs the President to appoint the United States representatives to the Joint Commission on the Environment and to any joint committee with Panama to study a sea level canal in that country. Requires Congressional authorization for the construction of a sea level canal. Directs the President to designate the United States representatives to the Consultative Committee between the United States and Panama. Repeals security legislation with respect to use of the Canal during a national emergency. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to repeal the applicability of arms export or import licensing requirements to the Panama Canal. Directs the Secretary of State to periodically furnish Panama with a list of persons entitled to the privileges and immunities specified in the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Repeals the designation as the Canal Zone of areas specified in the 1903 treaty with Panama. Repeals the President's authorization: (1) to acquire or exchange land for the operation of the Panama Canal and the Canal Zone; and (2) to designate towns and subdivisions of the Zone. Terminates the Canal Zone Government and the position of Canal Zone Governor. Repeals procedures regulating revocable licenses for lands in the Canal Zone. Repeals all provisions in the Panama Canal Code with respect to extradition of fugitives in the Canal Zone to Panama. Authorizes the Panama Canal Commission, other agencies and departments, and the United States courts in Panama, to transfer their records to other agencies, departments, or courts of the United States, and (with the approval of the Ambassador) to the Government of Panama. Title II: Panama Canal Commission - Establishes the Panama Canal Commission as a corporation and agency of the United States to succeed the Panama Canal Company. Repeals provisions of the Panama Canal Code relating to interest payments by the Panama Canal Company on the direct investment of the United States in such Company. Revises procedures by which the Panama Canal Commission shall account for its capital surplus and pay dividends on such investment. Repeals the requirement that the Panama Canal Company reimburse the Treasury for certain annuity payments and for the operational costs of the Canal Zone Government. Requires the Panama Canal Commission to make certain payments from the Canal operating revenues to Panama, as required by the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Repeals the authorization of the Secretary of Treasury to make annual payments to Panama under the Treaty of 1955. Defines payments by the Commission to Panama for public services as an operating cost of the Commission. Sets forth procedures for the appointment of the Commission Board of Directors and administrative officers. Revises the amenability of the Commission to suits. Makes the powers of the Commission subject to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Repeals the subjection of the Commission to other treaties and laws of the United States. Repeals the "deemed acceptance" by the Panama Canal Company of certain property, facilities, and personnel, transferred to the Company by the President. Directs the transfer of certain assets and liabilities of the Panama Canal Company to the Commission. Transfers from the President to the Commission the authority to prescribe regulations governing Canal navigation. Repeals the authorization for the consolidation of the funds of the Commission and the Canal Zone Government. Directs the Department of Defense to reimburse the Commission for Commission expenditures for the maintenance of defense facilities. Authorizes Department of Defense appropriations to be expended for certain education and health services formerly carried out by the Canal Zone Government. Prohibits the funds of the Commission to be expended to furnish free health services to Commission employees. Requires Panama to continue to pay for water supplied by the Canal Zone Commission. Authorizes the Commission to utilize funds for disaster relief when a disaster poses hazards to health, safety, security, or property in the Canal Zone. Repeals the authority of the Governor of the Canal Zone to acquire equipment for the Canal Zone. Permits property transfers and cross-servicing agreements between the Commission and the United States departments and agencies. Permits the Commission to prescribe Canal tolls which shall be calculated to cover the maintenance and operation costs of the Canal, subject to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Repeals settlement authority with respect to claims against the civil government of the Canal Zone. Revises: (1) the procedures for investigating claims against the Commission; (2) the elements of recognizable claims; and (3) the measure of damages of such claims. Imposes a two-year statue of limitations on such claims. Establishes a Board of Local Inspectors of the Panama Canal Commission to inspect claims against the Commission. Requires an action on such a claim to be brought in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Title III: Employees and Postal Matters - Repeals provisions of the Panama Canal Code relating to the appointment and compensation of Canal Zone Government employees and teachers. Repeals the authorization for deductions from the compensation of Panama Canal Commission employees for amounts due for supplies and services. Repeals restrictions on the hours of work for telegraph operators and train dispatchers of the Commission. Permits the Commission to appoint and compensate its employees. Makes provisions regulating wage and employment practices governing United States employees in the Canal Zone applicable to the Commission. Directs the establishment of a Panama Canal Employment System governing Commission employees and certain United States employees in Panama. Repeals the extension of additional compensation for tax differentials. Permits the payment of overseas recruitment and retention differentials. Permits the transfer of Federal employees to the Commission. States that conditions of employment, placement, and retirement shall not be affected by the transfer of employees of the Panama Canal Company, or the Canal Zone Government, to the Commission or United States agencies in Panama. Sets forth the rights of such employees with respect to placement, educational travel benefits, insurance, compensation adjustment, and early retirement. Specifies that certain judicial officers shall be treated the same as Commission employees. Redefines "employee" for purposes of title 5 of the United States Code. Directs payment to the Social Security System of Panama funds to purchase retirement equity in that system for non-United States citizens retiring under special Treaty provisions. Discontinues the postal service established by the Panama Canal Code. Directs the Panama Canal Commission to assume the funds and obligations of the postal service. Title IV: Courts and Related Functions - Continues the applicability of the Panama Canal Code in conformity to the Treaty. Limits court jurisdiction to that prescribed by the Treaty. Permits the continued operation of the United States District Court for the District of the Canal Zone within Treaty limitations. Repeals the division of such court. Repeals Canal Zone residency requirements for certain judicial officers. Revises appointment procedures for a special district judge. Revises the operational procedures and continuation contingencies of the magistrates courts established by the Panam Canal Code. Vests in the Panama Canal Commission the authority necessary to carry out United States rights and responsibilities specified in Article XI of the Treaty. Redefines "special immigrants" under the Immigration and Nationality Act to include certain employees of the Panama Canal Company or the Canal Zone Government who are Canal Zone residents on the date of the exchange of Treaty ratification instruments. Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions - Deems references to "hospitals," "Health Bureau," and "health director," in the Panama Canal Code to apply to the hospitals operated by the United States in Panama.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Postal Service Act of 1979 - Eliminates two positions of the Board of Governors of the Postal Service. Provides for the designation of the Chairman of the Board by the President. Establishes the position of Director of the Board. Empowers the Chairman to appoint the Director and additional staff. Repeals the Board voting rights of the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General. Prohibits the Board from delegating any of its authority to the Postmaster General. Makes the Postmaster General the chief executive of the Postal Service only with respect to the daily operations. Makes the Chairman the chief executive with respect to all policy decisions. Requires the Board to meet twice a month. Authorizes appropriations to the Postal Service for fiscal years 1980 and 1981. Directs the Postal Service to submit to Congress an annual report on research and development expenditures. Requires the Postal Rate Commission to: (1) submit an annual expenses report to the President; (2) study alternative methods of apportioning postal costs; (3) prepare a system of accounts for identifying the costs of each class of mail; and (4) report its findings to Congress by September 30, 1979. Declares that this Act shall not affect any collective bargaining agreement entered into by the Postal Service by the date of enactment.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Postal Service should not reduce the frequency of mail service for any user below the frequency of service in effect on June 1, 1977.