HR 13884 · 94th Congress · Postal service

A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to require the U.S. Postal Service to hold a hearing and to take into consideration certain matters prior to the consolidation or closing of any post office.

Introduced 1976-05-19· Sponsored by Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1976-05-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Postal Reorganization Act to direct the United States Postal Service to hold a public hearing prior to deciding whether to close or consolidate any post office. Permits any person served by any post office which the Postal Service has decided to close or consolidate to appeal such decision to any court of appeals of the United States. Empowers a court of appeals to set aside or affirm an appealed determination but prohibits the court from modifying it.…

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