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H.R. 7163 (93rd)

A bill to amend title 39 and title 18, United States Code, to provide for licensing and protection of distinctive designs, legends, and insignia of the U. S. Postal Service.

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Introduced

18 April 1973

Last action

18 April 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Sponsors

Rep. Robinson, J. Kenneth [R-VA-7]

Subjects

Postal service

Source updated

1 August 2024

Postal service

Summary

Allows the Postal Service to establish and collect use or royalty fees for the manufacture, reproduction or use of any distinctive design, legend, or insignia originated under authority of and certified by the Postal Service for use in connection with the operation of the Postal Service. Provides for a fine of not more than $250 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months or both for unauthorized manufacture, reproduction or use of insignia. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 413; 18 U.S.C. 1738)

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Timeline

  1. 18 April 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 April 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 April 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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