HR 2973 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Citizens Postal Rate Relief Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-14· Sponsored by Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15]· 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.(1979-03-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Citizens' Postal Rate Relief Act of 1979 - Prohibits the postal rate for qualified mail matter from exceeding the minimum per piece rate for regular rate third-class bulk mail plus the difference between the rate for ordinary single-piece first-class mail and the discounted rate for such mail when presorted. Defines "qualified mail matter" as domestic letter mail of individuals which is sealed against inspection and subject to third-class bulk mail service standards.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans