A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code, to provide a civil action for damages against the United States and the United States Postal Service with respect to tortious conduct of the United States Postal Service in the delivery of mail matters.

Summary

Renders the United States liable for money damages arising out of the loss, miscarriage, or negligent transmission of any mail matter by any employee of the United States Postal Service acting within the scope of employment. Excepts claims for the replacement or repair costs of mail matter and claims for losses resulting from a strike of postal employees, warfare, a natural disaster, or an epidemic. Confers exclusive jurisdiction over such civil actions to the United States district courts.

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Timeline

1. 28 June 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 June 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 28 June 1976

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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