S 3569 · 94th Congress · Postal service

Postal Reform Act

Introduced 1976-06-15· Sponsored by Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME]· 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.(1976-06-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Postal Reform Act - Amends the Postal Reorganization Act to establish the United States Postal Service within, rather than as a independent establishment of, the Executive branch of the United States. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Postal Service such sums as may be necessary for an efficient service-oriented post. Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums for fiscal years 1977 to be applied against the deficit of the Postal Service for such period. Prohibits the Postal Service from taking any of the following actions between the enactment of this Act and the end of fiscal year 1977: (1) increasing postal rates except in accordance with specified provisions; (2) reducing levels and types of services below those in effect on June 1, 1976; or (3) closing any post office which was providing regular service to at least 35 families as of June 1, 1976. Requires the Postal Service to provide through fiscal year 1977 either door or curbline delivery to all permanent residential addresses to which service is begun after the enactment of this Act. Abolishes the Board of Governors of the Postal Service. Designates the Postmaster General as head of the Postal Service. Requires the a…

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