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H.R. 2973 (96th)

Citizens Postal Rate Relief Act of 1979

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Introduced

14 March 1979

Last action

14 March 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Sponsors

Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Williams, Lyle [R-OH-17], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Albosta, Donald J. [D-MI-10], Rep. Lederer, Raymond F. [D-PA-3], Rep. Martin, James G. [R-NC-9], Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2], Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23], Rep. Mathis, Dawson [D-GA-2], Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8]

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Citizens' Postal Rate Relief Act of 1979 - Prohibits the postal rate for qualified mail matter from exceeding the minimum per piece rate for regular rate third-class bulk mail plus the difference between the rate for ordinary single-piece first-class mail and the discounted rate for such mail when presorted. Defines "qualified mail matter" as domestic letter mail of individuals which is sealed against inspection and subject to third-class bulk mail service standards.

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Timeline

  1. 14 March 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 March 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 March 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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