Postal Reorganization Act Amendments of 1976

Summary

Postal Reorganization Act Amendments - Authorizes appropriations for the Postal Service for fiscal years 1976 through 1979, and for the period commencing July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976. Prohibits the use of any portion of such appropriations to effect a reduction in postal rates and fees for zone-rated fourth-class mail. Requires the confirmation by the Senate of the Presidentially-appointed members of the Postal Rate Commission. Defines the duties of the Chairman of the Postal Rate Commission. Requires the Commission to render a decision within ten months on a request by the Postal Service for changes in postal rates. Provides for an extension of the ten-month period if the Postal Service is determined to have unreasonably delayed consideration of such a request. Sets forth regulations providing for temporary changes in rates and classes. Defines the term "periodical publications" with respect to the provisions for reduced rates. Permits the mailing of such publications as second class mail. Includes within the provisions of this Act for reduced rates: (1) catalogues of course listings issued by institutions of higher learning; and (2) conservation publications of a State conservation agency.

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Timeline

1. 14 July 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 July 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 July 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 July 1975

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendment, H. Rept. 94-391.

   Source: Committee

5. 24 July 1975

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendment, H. Rept. 94-391.

   Source: Committee

6. 29 September 1975

   Floor

   Measure called up by special rule in House.

   Source: Floor

7. 30 October 1975

   Vote

   Measure passed House, amended, roll call #652 (267-113).

   Source: Floor

8. 30 October 1975

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #652 (267-113).

   Source: Floor

9. 30 October 1975

   Floor

   Measure considered in House.

   Source: Floor

10. 3 November 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

11. 21 June 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendment, S. Rept. 94-966.

    Source: Committee

12. 21 June 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendment, S. Rept. 94-966.

    Source: Committee

13. 10 August 1976

    Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

    Source: Floor

14. 23 August 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

15. 24 August 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

16. 24 August 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

17. 24 August 1976

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #524 (79-9).

    Source: Floor

18. 26 August 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in House.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

19. 31 August 1976

    Passed

    Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

20. 31 August 1976

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

21. 31 August 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 94-1444.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

22. 31 August 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 94-1444.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

23. 10 September 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

24. 10 September 1976

    Vote

    House agreed to conference report, roll call #710 (276-33).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

25. 10 September 1976

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report, roll call #710 (276-33).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

26. 13 September 1976

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

27. 13 September 1976

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

28. 13 September 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

29. 24 September 1976

    President

    Public law 94-421.

    Source: President

30. 24 September 1976

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

31. 24 September 1976

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Documents

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 25 September 1976

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• Conference report filed in House

  summary · EN · 31 August 1976

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nix, Robert N. C. [D-PA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] · D · Cosponsor
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• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 8603. A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, with respect to the organization and financial matters of the U. S. Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission.

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