HR 1702 · 99th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

United States Mail Cargo Preference Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-03-25· Sponsored by Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2]· 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: Executive Comment Requested from OMB, US Postal Service.(1985-04-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] United States Mail Cargo Preference Act of 1985 - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to require the Postal Service to contract with U.S. registered vessels for international sea transportation of mail. Requires rate charges for such transportation to comply with the Shipping Act of 1984. Authorizes competitive bidding for such contracts and limits such contracts to a one year duration. Prohibits the Postal Service from contracting with vessels based on cargo container size, unless necessary.…

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