S 2844 · 94th Congress · Postal service

Postal Reorganization Act Amendments

Introduced 1976-01-19· Sponsored by Sen. McGee, Gale W. [D-WY]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1976-01-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Postal Reorganization Act Amendments - Authorizes appropriations for the United States Postal Service for fiscal years 1977-79 in amounts not exceeding ten percent of the total estimated operating expenses of the Postal Service for the fiscal year for which such appropriations are requested. Requires the Postal Service, in requesting appropriations, to present to appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive statement relative to its operations, its estimated revenue requirement, its compliance with policy directives, and other specified matters. Directs the Postal Service to provide door or curbline delivery to all permanent residential addresses during any fiscal year for which the Congress has appropriated all of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the Service. Allows cluster box delivery service in lieu of door or curbline service where the appropriate unit of local government has approved the provision of cluster box service. Requires the President to appoint members of the Postal Rate Commission with the advice and consent of the Senate. Increases to ten months the time limit for recommended decisions by the Commission on requests submitted by the Postal Service…

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