A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to require the U.S. Postal Service to hold a hearing and to take into consideration certain matters prior to the consolidation or closing of any post office.

Summary

Amends the Postal Reorganization Act to direct the United States Postal Service to hold a public hearing prior to deciding whether to close or consolidate any post office. Permits any person served by any post office which the Postal Service has decided to close or consolidate to appeal such decision to any court of appeals of the United States. Empowers a court of appeals to set aside or affirm an appealed determination but prohibits the court from modifying it.

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Timeline

1. 19 May 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 May 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 May 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 May 1976

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] · D · Sponsor
• · hspo00 · Standing

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