Postal Service Amendments Act

Summary

Postal Service Act - Provides for congressional oversight of decisions of the Postal Rate Commission respecting rates and fees for postal service and mail classification. Limits to two percent of its operating expenses the amount of expenditures which the Postal Service may make for contingencies and prohibits the use of such contingency fund for repayment of past losses. Authorizes appropriations to offset any revenue loss caused by a failure of Congress to authorize postal rates proposed by the Commission, to continue post offices which are no longer self sustaining, to pay for research and development, and to continue the frequency of mail delivery service in effect on June 1, 1977. Sets the maximum size and weight for all parcel mail at 100 inches in girth and length combined and 70 pounds. Abolishes the Board of Governors of the Service and transfers the duties and responsibilities of such Board to the Postmaster General. Makes the Postmaster General an officer appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate and makes the Deputy Postmaster General an officer appointed by the Postmaster General. Subjects the management and disposal of surplus property by the Service to the same regulations controlling the management and disposal of surplus property applicable to other government agencies. Prohibits the Service from commencing any capital investment project costing more than $200,000,000 until the Service transmits a report on such project to specified congressional committees and has received the recommendations of such committees concerning such project.

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Timeline

1. 9 June 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 June 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 June 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 November 1977

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendment, H. Rept. 95-808.

   Source: Committee

5. 3 November 1977

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendment, H. Rept. 95-808.

   Source: Committee

6. 20 March 1978

   Floor

   Measure called up by special rule in House.

   Source: Floor

7. 21 March 1978

   Floor

   Measure considered in House.

   Source: Floor

8. 5 April 1978

   Floor

   Measure considered in House.

   Source: Floor

9. 6 April 1978

   Vote

   Measure passed House, amended, roll call #198 (384-11).

   Source: Floor

10. 6 April 1978

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #198 (384-11).

    Source: Floor

11. 6 April 1978

    Floor

    Measure considered in House.

    Source: Floor

12. 11 April 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 13 September 1978

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 95-1191.

    Source: Committee

14. 13 September 1978

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 95-1191.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 13 September 1978

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 June 1977

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Charles H. [D-CA-31] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing
• · hspo00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 7700 to amend title 39, United States Code, to establish congressional review of postal rate decisions, to increase congressional oversight of the United States Postal Service, to abolish the board of Governors of the United States Postal service, and for other purposes.
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