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S. 1692 (95th)

Postal Reorganization Act Amendments

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Introduced

14 June 1977

Last action

14 June 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD], Sen. Anderson, Wendell R. [D-MN], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Postal Reorganization Act Amendments - Changes the organizational structure of the United States Postal Service by: (1) naming the Postmaster General chief executive officer and vesting in the Postmaster General the powers formerly held by the Board of Governors; (2) revising the procedures for adjustment of rates and services whereby the Postal Service is authorized to request the Congress to authorize appropriations to defray the estimated costs of the Postal Rate Commission, or to propose a change in the nature of postal services; (3) requiring that all proposed capital investments by the Postal Service be reviewed by the Post Office and Civil Service Committee of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (4) requiring the Postal Rate Commission to submit to the President annually a separate budget for its operating expenses. Prohibits reducing the frequency of mail delivery service below the frequency which was in effect on April 21, 1977. Prohibits the closing between March 15, 1977, and December 31, 1979 of specified post offices regularly serving 35 or more families. Permits the closing of smaller post offices during such period only with the written consent of 60 percent of the regular postal patrons at least 18 years of age.

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Timeline

  1. 14 June 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 June 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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