United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2589 (106th)
To provide for the privatization of the United States Postal Service.
Introduced
22 July 1999
Last action
26 July 1999 · Referred
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
Sponsors
Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12], DANA ROHRABACHER, Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-40]
Subjects
Postal service
Source updated
4 February 2025
Summary
Provides for the transfer of the U.S. Postal Service to a private corporation. Directs the President to transmit to the Congress: (1) a comprehensive plan providing for the transfer of property subject to this Act; and (2) recommendations for legislation as necessary. Establishes the Postal Privatization Commission to: (1) carry out functions relating to the issuance of securities to postal employees; and (2) consult with the President on the transfer.
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Timeline
22 July 1999
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Source: IntroReferral
22 July 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 July 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 July 1999
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 22 July 1999 · Official file
Documents
3 official files
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 22 July 1999
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 22 July 1999
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 22 July 1999
Sponsors
- Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] · R · Sponsor
- DANA ROHRABACHER · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-40] · R · Sponsor
- · hsgo00 · Standing
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-bill/2589
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/hr/2589
- us · 106-hr-2589 · source updated 4 February 2025