S 2558 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Postal Service Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-04-15· Sponsored by Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]· 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 Governmental Affairs.(1980-04-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Postal Service Act of 1980 - Subjects the United States Postal Service to the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Authorizes the Postal Service to employ attorneys, without the consent of the Attorney General, to conduct litigation brought by or against the Postal Service under the provisions of such Act. Directs the Postal Service to submit an annual report to Congress on: (1) the number of work-related injuries and illnesses; and (2) actions taken to improve occupational health and safety. Establishes a civil penalty of not to exceed $10,000 to be assessed against any person who violates a mail stop order issued by the Postal Service. Directs the Postal Service: (1) to notify a person of charges of such a violation; (2) upon the request of such person, to order a hearing on such violation; and (3) to notify the person of any decision to impose a penalty. Provides for the judicial review of such a decision. Authorizes the Postal Service to demand: (1) to purchase any article or service offered for sale by mail; or (2) access to records pertaining to any advertising claim for such product or service. Declares that failure to comply with such a demand shall…

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