HR 6217 · 110th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolidation of post offices.

Introduced 2008-06-09· Sponsored by Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.(2008-06-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Modifies the procedures the U.S. Postal Service must follow in connection with the closing or consolidation of any post office, including: (1) requiring an assessment of the need for the closure or consolidation; (2) eliminating a requirement to consider the resulting Postal Service economic savings; (3) requiring a posting in each affected post office at least 90 days before the final decision is made; and (4) requiring (currently, allowing) suspension of the determination pending an appeal to the Postal Regulatory Commission. Provides for exceptions for emergency suspensions (as defined under Postal Service regulations) or lease termination or cancellation by a party other than the Postal Service. Defines "post office," for the provisions amended by this Act, to include an office, branch, station, or other facility operated by the Postal Service.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans