Postal Reorganization Act Amendments

Summary

Postal Reorganization Act Amendments - Requires that all revenues and fees collected by the Postal Service be deposited in the general fund of the United States Treasury. Authorizes appropriations to the Postal Service for its operation and requires that such sums be deposited in the Postal Service Fund. Requires the Postal Service to present specified budgetary and financial information to the appropriate Congressional committees when requesting appropriations. Reclassifies income as revenue for purposes of the Act. Sets limitations on the amounts and purposes for which obligations may be issued by the Postal Service. Places the United States Postal Service within the executive branch of the Government. Abolishes the Board of Governors. Makes the Postmaster General the head of the Postal Service, and requires that such individual and the Deputy Postmaster General be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Sets forth the staff structure for Assistant Postmasters General and judicial officers. Gives the Postmaster General power to delegate authority to other Postal Service employees. Requires the Postmaster General to transmit an annual report to the President and Congress. Sets forth the duties and powers of the Postal Rate Commission, and procedures for appellate review of decisions.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 January 1977

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