legislation: 94-hr-14465

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94-hr-14465 94 hr 14465 A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the U.S. Postal Service shall be liable for the negligent handling or delivery of mail matter. Postal service 1976-06-18 1976-06-18 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13] CA D M000794 0 Declares the United States Postal Service liable for any actual damages resulting from the negligence of its agents with respect to damaged, lost, or delayed mail. Sets monetary limits on such liability. Creates a presumption that damage, delay, or loss of mail resulted from the negligence of the Postal Service. Stipulates that such presumption may be rebutted only by a clear preponderance of the evidence. Defines "damaged mail," "lost mail," and "delayed mail" for the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T19:32:38Z  

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