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H.R. 827 (96th)

An act to establish dispute resolution procedures to settle disputes between supervisors and the United States Postal Service.

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 January 1979

Last action

8 August 1980 · President

Status

Public Law 96-326.

Sponsors

Rep. Wilson, Charles H. [D-CA-31], Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16], Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Daniel, W. C. (Dan) [D-VA-5], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20], Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Murphy, Morgan F. [D-IL-2], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Zeferetti, Leo C. [D-NY-15], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1]

Subjects

Postal service

Source updated

14 January 2025

Postal service

Summary

Provides for the arbitration of disputes between the Postmaster General and recognized organizations of Postal Service managerial personnel other than officers, postmasters, and employees engaged in personnel work in Postal Service headquarters. Identifies as subject to arbitration under this Act issues relating to pay policies, fringe benefits, and the determination of whether or not a matter is subject to participation by such organization. Establishes an arbitration board to consider a dispute upon the request of the Postal Service or such recognized organization.

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Timeline

  1. 15 January 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 January 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 January 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 June 1979

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendment, H. Rept. 96-234.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 June 1979

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendment, H. Rept. 96-234.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 July 1979

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 July 1979

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #307 (306-94).

    Source: Floor

  8. 10 July 1979

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #307 (306-94).

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 July 1979

    Floor

    Measure considered in House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 July 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 16 July 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 96-856.

    Source: Committee

  12. 16 July 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 96-856.

    Source: Committee

  13. 25 July 1980

    Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  14. 25 July 1980

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  15. 31 July 1980

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  16. 31 July 1980

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendments.

    Source: NotUsed

  17. 1 August 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

  18. 1 August 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

  19. 1 August 1980

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 1 August 1980

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 8 August 1980

    President

    Public Law 96-326.

    Source: President

  22. 8 August 1980

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  23. 8 August 1980

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 9 August 1980

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 25 July 1980

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 16 July 1980

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 5 June 1979

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 15 January 1979

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