HR 5511 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the Postal Service to consult with agencies of State and local governments with respect to the construction of certain Postal Service facilities, to establish hearing procedures with respect to proposals for such construction.

Introduced 1977-03-23· Sponsored by Rep. Steers, Newton I., Jr. [R-MD-8]· 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 House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1977-03-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the Postal Service, before constructing a new facility, to notify and consult with any State or local government agency responsible for the administration of laws relating to the use of land upon which such construction is proposed. Authorizes such agencies to conduct hearings with respect to such proposals. Requires the Postal Service to hold such hearings if the appropriate agencies fail to do so within 90 days after notification of such proposal. Prohibits the Postal Service from undertaking such construction prior to such hearings.…

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