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| 94-s-3864 | 94 | s | 3864 | A bill to provide third-class mailing privileges to Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. | Postal service | 1976-09-29 | 1976-09-29 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] | MN | D | H000953 | 0 | Grants third-class mailing privileges to Gold Star Wives of America, Incorporated. | 2024-08-01T19:37:33Z | |
| 94-hr-15687 | 94 | hr | 15687 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that certain property held by the U.S. Postal Service shall be subject to certain provisions of the Federal Property and Administration Services Act of 1949 relating to surplus and excess property. | Postal service | 1976-09-23 | 1976-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 0 | Subjects all activities of the United States Postal Service which involve the management and/or disposal of surplus and excess Government property, held by the Postal Service at the time of its establishment, to the appropriate provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. | 2024-08-01T19:33:29Z | |
| 94-hr-15689 | 94 | hr | 15689 | Postal Rate Reduction Act | Postal service | 1976-09-23 | 1976-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11] | IN | D | J000033 | 0 | Reduces the rate of postage for first class mail to 8.5 cents for the first ounce of items weighing less than 13 ounces, and 4.5 cents for post cards. Requires that notice of any Postal Rate Commission decision to increase first-class rates be transmitted to Congress. Stipulates that during a 90-day period following such notice Congress may pass a resolution disapproving such increase which shall prevent the increase from taking effect. Establishes House rules for proceeding on such resolution. Prohibits the Postal service from using revenues generated by one class of mail to pay costs assignable to another class. Abolishes all temporary rates and fees. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3629) | 2025-09-02T18:49:55Z | |
| 94-hr-15505 | 94 | hr | 15505 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to impose civil penalties against persons who fail to comply with orders of the U.S. Postal Service prohibiting the use of the mails to conduct lotteries or obtain money or property through false representations, and for other purposes. | Postal service | 1976-09-09 | 1976-09-09 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] | NY | R | G000212 | 0 | Specifies civil penalties for persons who continue to engage in conduct which the Postal Service determines to constitute either (1) a scheme or device for obtaining money or property through the mail by means of false pretenses or (2) a lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme for the distribution of money or property, and for persons who fail to comply with orders issued by the Postal Service as a result of such a determination. Empowers the Postal Service to order a person which it determines is conducting a lottery by mail or is obtaining money or property through the mail by means of false pretenses to (1) offer to return upon written request, money or property received by such conduct, (2) return such money or property within 21 days after receiving such a request, and (3) provide the Postal Service a list of persons from whom money or property was received, a list of persons who have requested the return of money or property, and a statement indicating the persons to whom money and property has been returned. Specifies civil penalties for persons who fail to maintain such records as may be necessary to comply with such orders. | 2024-08-01T19:33:29Z | |
| 94-hr-15355 | 94 | hr | 15355 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to eliminate certain provisions relating to private carriage of letters, and for other purposes. | Postal service | 1976-08-31 | 1976-08-31 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 2 | Repeals provisions specifying restrictions on, and requirements for, the private carriage of letters. Eliminates criminal penalties for such carriage. | 2024-08-01T19:33:11Z | |
| 94-hr-15327 | 94 | hr | 15327 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide for the mailing of correspondence to Members of the Congress free of postage, and for other purposes. | Postal service | 1976-08-30 | 1976-08-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] | CA | R | L000020 | 0 | Permits postage-free-mailing of correspondence to any Member of Congress by residents of the State or district represented by such Member which is sent to the Member's official business address. | 2024-08-01T19:33:11Z | |
| 94-hres-1501 | 94 | hres | 1501 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-08-30 | 1976-08-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Sikes, Robert L. F. [D-FL-1] | FL | D | S000406 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z | |
| 94-hr-15073 | 94 | hr | 15073 | No-Stamp Act | Postal service | 1976-08-05 | 1976-08-05 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8] | NY | D | R000442 | 0 | No-Stamp Act - Permits postage-free mailing of correspondence to any Member of Congress by any resident of the United States. Directs the United States Postal Service to make available at nominal cost at every post office printed and pre-addressed mailing forms for use in corresponding with Members of Congress. Directs the Post Office and Civil Service Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate to submit recommendations relating to expansion of such postage-free mailing to include correspondence to the President, the Vice President, and Federal agencies. | 2025-09-02T18:49:36Z | |
| 94-hr-14963 | 94 | hr | 14963 | A bill to make supplemental appropriations to the Postal Service Fund to insure a sound financial transition for the Postal Service, and for other purposes. | Postal service | 1976-07-30 | 1976-07-30 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1] | AR | D | A000103 | 4 | Appropriates a designated sum to the Postal Service Fund for the period ending Feburary 15, 1977. Prohibits the Postal Service from taking any of the following actions between the enactment of this Act and February 16, 1977: (1) increasing postal rates except in accordance with specified provisions; (2) closing any post office which was providing regular service to at least 35 families as of July 1, 1976; and (3) closing any post office which was providing regular service to less than 35 families as of July 1, 1976, without the written consent of at least 60 percent of the patrons. Requires the Postal Service to provide through February 15, 1977, either door or curbline delivery to all permanent residential addresses to which service is begun after the enactment of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:33:00Z | |
| 94-hr-14769 | 94 | hr | 14769 | A bill to repeal certain provisions of law relating to the private carriage of letters. | Postal service | 1976-07-20 | 1976-07-20 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | Repeals restrictions on, and requirements for, the private carriage of letters. Eliminates criminal penalties for such carriage. | 2024-08-01T19:32:48Z | |
| 94-s-3628 | 94 | s | 3628 | A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code, to provide a civil action for damages against the United States and the United States Postal Service with respect to tortious conduct of the United States Postal Service in the delivery of mail matters. | Postal service | 1976-06-28 | 1976-06-28 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Renders the United States liable for money damages arising out of the loss, miscarriage, or negligent transmission of any mail matter by any employee of the United States Postal Service acting within the scope of employment. Excepts claims for the replacement or repair costs of mail matter and claims for losses resulting from a strike of postal employees, warfare, a natural disaster, or an epidemic. Confers exclusive jurisdiction over such civil actions to the United States district courts. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hres-1334 | 94 | hres | 1334 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-22 | 1976-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hr-14462 | 94 | hr | 14462 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to evaluate and examine specific criteria whenever the closing of a post office is considered, to provide for a public hearing whenever the U.S. Postal Service considers closing any post office. | Postal service | 1976-06-18 | 1976-06-18 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2] | KS | D | K000162 | 1 | Requires the United States Postal Service to hold a public hearing prior to closing any post office. Lists factors which the Postal Service must consider and evaluate in making a determination with respect to any such closing. | 2024-08-01T19:32:29Z | |
| 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 | |
| 94-hres-1323 | 94 | hres | 1323 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-18 | 1976-06-18 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 16 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1328 | 94 | hres | 1328 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-18 | 1976-06-18 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Latta, Delbert L. [R-OH-5] | OH | R | L000116 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1319 | 94 | hres | 1319 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post office. | Postal service | 1976-06-17 | 1976-06-17 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 17 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1308 | 94 | hres | 1308 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-16 | 1976-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 21 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1309 | 94 | hres | 1309 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-16 | 1976-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 21 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1310 | 94 | hres | 1310 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-16 | 1976-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 15 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1311 | 94 | hres | 1311 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-16 | 1976-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 8 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-s-3569 | 94 | s | 3569 | Postal Reform Act | Postal service | 1976-06-15 | 1976-06-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME] | ME | D | H000346 | 0 | Postal Reform Act - Amends the Postal Reorganization Act to establish the United States Postal Service within, rather than as a independent establishment of, the Executive branch of the United States. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Postal Service such sums as may be necessary for an efficient service-oriented post. Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums for fiscal years 1977 to be applied against the deficit of the Postal Service for such period. Prohibits the Postal Service from taking any of the following actions between the enactment of this Act and the end of fiscal year 1977: (1) increasing postal rates except in accordance with specified provisions; (2) reducing levels and types of services below those in effect on June 1, 1976; or (3) closing any post office which was providing regular service to at least 35 families as of June 1, 1976. Requires the Postal Service to provide through fiscal year 1977 either door or curbline delivery to all permanent residential addresses to which service is begun after the enactment of this Act. Abolishes the Board of Governors of the Postal Service. Designates the Postmaster General as head of the Postal Service. Requires the appointment of the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets the salaries of such officials at specified executive schedule pay rates. Specifies the number of Assistant Postmasters General. Sets the salaries for such officials and other officers of the Postal Service. Subjects the Postal Service to specified provisions relating to administrative procedure and judicial review. Requires the President to appoint Commissioners of the Postal Rate Commission by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Permits the President to remove such persons from office for inefficiency, neglect, or malfeasance in office. Confers upon the Postmaster General specified ratemaking authority presently held by the Board of Governors. Reduces the maximum allowable tempora… | 2025-09-02T18:52:24Z | |
| 94-hres-1299 | 94 | hres | 1299 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-14 | 1976-06-14 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 25 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:13Z | |
| 94-hres-1300 | 94 | hres | 1300 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-14 | 1976-06-14 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 23 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:13Z | |
| 94-hres-1301 | 94 | hres | 1301 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-14 | 1976-06-14 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 10 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:13Z | |
| 94-hr-14326 | 94 | hr | 14326 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to eliminate certain provisions relating to private carriage of letters. | Postal service | 1976-06-11 | 1976-06-11 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 4 | Repeals provisions specifying restrictions on, and requirements for, the private carriage of letters. Eliminates criminal penalties for such carriage. | 2024-08-01T19:32:29Z | |
| 94-hr-14332 | 94 | hr | 14332 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to evaluate and examine specific criteria whenever the closing of a post office is considered, to provide for a public hearing whenever the U.S. Postal Service considers closing any post office. | Postal service | 1976-06-11 | 1976-06-11 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2] | KS | D | K000162 | 1 | Requires the United States Postal Service to hold a public hearing prior to closing any post office. Lists factors which the Postal Service must consider and evaluate in making a determination with respect to any such closing. | 2024-08-01T19:32:29Z | |
| 94-hr-14197 | 94 | hr | 14197 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to evaluate and examine specific criteria whenever the closing of a post office is considered, to provide for a public hearing whenever the U.S. Postal Service considers closing any post office. | Postal service | 1976-06-04 | 1976-06-04 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2] | KS | D | K000162 | 4 | Requires the United States Postal Service to hold a public hearing prior to closing any post office. Lists factors which the Postal Service must consider and evaluate in making a determination with respect to any such closing. | 2024-08-01T19:32:21Z | |
| 94-hr-14198 | 94 | hr | 14198 | Small Post Office Preservation Act | Postal service | 1976-06-04 | 1976-06-04 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] | PA | R | M000399 | 0 | Small Post Office Preservation Act - Prohibits the United States Postal Service from closing any post office which serves a rural area or small town unless: (1) a majority of the persons regularly served by such post office approve the closing; (2) it establishes a rural station or branch which provides the same postal services as the post office and does not result in any change in the mailing address of persons served by such post office; or (3) it establishes a rural route to serve the area involved. Allows the Postal Service to establish a rural route as a substitute for an existing post office only upon making specified determinations. | 2025-09-02T18:49:10Z | |
| 94-hres-1255 | 94 | hres | 1255 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-04 | 1976-06-04 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 23 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1256 | 94 | hres | 1256 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post office. | Postal service | 1976-06-04 | 1976-06-04 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 24 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1257 | 94 | hres | 1257 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-04 | 1976-06-04 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 13 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1236 | 94 | hres | 1236 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-02 | 1976-06-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17] | OH | R | A000221 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1237 | 94 | hres | 1237 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-02 | 1976-06-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 24 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1238 | 94 | hres | 1238 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-02 | 1976-06-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 23 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1239 | 94 | hres | 1239 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-02 | 1976-06-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 24 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1240 | 94 | hres | 1240 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-06-02 | 1976-06-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 9 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hres-1223 | 94 | hres | 1223 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House concerning the closure or suspension or reduction of operations of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-05-27 | 1976-05-27 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] | NY | D | D000471 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hr-14037 | 94 | hr | 14037 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to make certain considerations prior to the closing of third- and fourth-class post offices. | Postal service | 1976-05-26 | 1976-05-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6] | SC | D | J000099 | 1 | Requires the United States Postal Service to consider specified factors in determining the need for an existing third- or fourth-class post office. Sets guidelines relating to with determinations. | 2024-08-01T19:32:13Z | |
| 94-hres-1216 | 94 | hres | 1216 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. | Postal service | 1976-05-26 | 1976-06-22 | Measure passed House, roll call #425 (399-14). | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. | 2024-08-01T19:21:14Z | |
| 94-hr-13999 | 94 | hr | 13999 | Constituent Postal Card Act | Postal service | 1976-05-25 | 1976-05-25 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] | PA | D | E000043 | 16 | Constituent Postal Card Act - Sets the postage rate for a postal card mailed to the official address of a Member of Congress by a Constituent of such Member at an amount equal to the cost of the manufacture, printing, and delivery of such card. | 2025-09-02T18:49:04Z | |
| 94-hconres-644 | 94 | hconres | 644 | Concurrent resolution with respect to Post Office closings. | Postal service | 1976-05-24 | 1976-05-24 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not close or otherwise suspend the operation of any post office during the six-month period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:20:29Z | |
| 94-hr-13977 | 94 | hr | 13977 | Small Post Office Preservation Act | Postal service | 1976-05-24 | 1976-05-24 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 2 | Small Post Office Preservation Act - Prohibits the United States Postal Service from closing any post office which serves a rural area or small town unless: (1) a majority of the persons regularly served by such post office approve the closing; (2) it establishes a rural station or branch which provides the same postal services as the post office and does not result in any change in the mailing address of persons served by such post office; or (3) it establishes a rural route to serve the area involved. Allows the Postal Service to establish a rural route as a substitute for an existing post office only upon making specified determinations. | 2025-09-02T18:49:04Z | |
| 94-hr-13884 | 94 | hr | 13884 | A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to require the U.S. Postal Service to hold a hearing and to take into consideration certain matters prior to the consolidation or closing of any post office. | Postal service | 1976-05-19 | 1976-05-19 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | B000682 | 0 | Amends the Postal Reorganization Act to direct the United States Postal Service to hold a public hearing prior to deciding whether to close or consolidate any post office. Permits any person served by any post office which the Postal Service has decided to close or consolidate to appeal such decision to any court of appeals of the United States. Empowers a court of appeals to set aside or affirm an appealed determination but prohibits the court from modifying it. | 2024-08-01T19:32:04Z | |
| 94-hr-13892 | 94 | hr | 13892 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to evaluate and examine specific criteria whenever the closing of a post office is considered, to provide for a public hearing whenever the U.S. Postal Service considers closing any post office. | Postal service | 1976-05-19 | 1976-05-19 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2] | KS | D | K000162 | 22 | Requires the United States Postal Service to hold a public hearing prior to closing any post office. Lists factors which the Postal Service must consider and evaluate in making a determination with respect to any such closing. | 2024-08-01T19:32:04Z | |
| 94-hconres-636 | 94 | hconres | 636 | Concurrent resolution with respect to post office closing. | Postal service | 1976-05-13 | 1976-05-13 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] | NE | R | S000622 | 3 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not close or otherwise suspend the operation of any post office during the six-month period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:20:29Z | |
| 94-s-3407 | 94 | s | 3407 | A bill to establish a Special Investigative Commission on Postal Service Operations. | Postal service | 1976-05-11 | 1976-05-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | B000272 | 0 | Establishes a Speical Investigative Commission on Postal Service Operations. Directs the Commission to conduct a full investigation and study of the activities of the United States Postal Service and to submit a final report of its findings to Congress and the President within six months of the appointment of its members. Prohibits, for a period ending 180 days after the submission of such report, the implementation of any action, including the closing of a small post office, which would result in the reduction or curtailment of services to any locality or general category of user. | 2024-08-01T19:37:14Z | |
| 94-hconres-627 | 94 | hconres | 627 | Concurrent resolution with respect to post office closings. | Postal service | 1976-05-06 | 1976-05-06 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Andrews, Ike [D-NC-4] | NC | D | A000207 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not close or otherwise suspend the operation of any post office during the six-month period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:20:29Z | |
| 94-hr-13617 | 94 | hr | 13617 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to evaluate and examine specific criteria whenever the closing of a post office is considered, to provide for a public hearing whenever the U.S. Postal Service considers closing any post office. | Postal service | 1976-05-06 | 1976-05-06 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2] | KS | D | K000162 | 0 | Requires the United States Postal Service to hold a public hearing prior to closing any post office. Lists factors which the Postal Service must consider and evaluate in making a determination with respect to any such closing. | 2024-08-01T19:31:55Z | |
| 94-hr-13570 | 94 | hr | 13570 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the nature of services provided by any post office facility may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the patrons of the facility. | Postal service | 1976-05-05 | 1976-05-05 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2] | SD | R | A000009 | 1 | Prohibits the United States Postal Service from changing the nature of postal services provided by any post office unless such change is approved in an election by persons regularly using such facility. | 2024-08-01T19:31:54Z | |
| 94-hr-13576 | 94 | hr | 13576 | Small Post Office Preservation Act | Postal service | 1976-05-05 | 1976-05-05 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 3 | Small Post Office Preservation Act - Prohibits the United States Postal Service from closing any post office which serves a rural area or small town unless: (1) a majority of the persons regularly served by such post office approve the closing; (2) it establishes a rural station or branch which provides the same postal services as the post office and does not result in any change in the mailing address of persons served by such post office; or (3) it establishes a rural route to serve the area involved. Allows the Postal Service to establish a rural route as a substitute for an existing post office only upon making specified determinations. | 2025-09-02T18:48:52Z | |
| 94-hr-13543 | 94 | hr | 13543 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to prohibit the U.S. Postal Service from merging post office operations without the approval of persons regularly served by such post offices. | Postal service | 1976-05-04 | 1976-05-04 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] | TN | D | L000381 | 0 | Prohibits the United States Postal Service from discontinuing or substantially reducing the services provided by, or from changing the name or ZIP code designation of, any post office, unless the change is approved by a majority of persons served by each facility who respond to a referendum proposing such action. | 2024-08-01T19:31:48Z | |
| 94-hr-13510 | 94 | hr | 13510 | A bill to abolish the U.S. Postal Service, to repeal the Postal Reorganization Act, to reenact the former provisions of title 39, United States Code. | Postal service | 1976-05-03 | 1976-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | O000134 | 2 | Repeals the Postal Reorganization Act. Reenacts provisions relating to the postal service which were in effect immediately prior to the enactment of such Act. | 2024-08-01T19:31:48Z | |
| 94-hr-13437 | 94 | hr | 13437 | Small Post Office Preservation Act | Postal service | 1976-04-29 | 1976-04-29 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 18 | Small Post Office Preservation Act - Prohibits the United States Postal Service from closing any post office which serves a rural area or small town unless: (1) a majority of the persons regularly served by such post office approve the closing; (2) it establishes a rural station or branch which provides the same postal services as the post office and does not result in any change in the mailing address of persons served by such post office; or (3) it establishes a rural route to serve the area involved. Allows the Postal Service to establish a rural route as a substitute for an existing post office only upon making specified determinations. | 2025-09-02T18:48:48Z | |
| 94-hconres-621 | 94 | hconres | 621 | Concurrent resolution with respect to post office closings. | Postal service | 1976-04-28 | 1976-04-28 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31] | NY | R | M000808 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not close or otherwise suspend the operation of any post office during the six-month period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:20:29Z | |
| 94-hr-13358 | 94 | hr | 13358 | A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Antonio Meucci. | Postal service | 1976-04-28 | 1976-04-28 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] | NY | D | B000432 | 0 | Directs the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Antonio Meucci and his contributions to the invention of the telephone. | 2024-08-01T19:31:42Z | |
| 94-hr-13381 | 94 | hr | 13381 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to permit banks to deposit mailable matter in letter boxes. | Postal service | 1976-04-28 | 1976-04-28 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6] | TX | D | T000110 | 0 | Permits banks to deposit mailable matter in letter-boxes without payment of postage. | 2024-08-01T19:31:42Z | |
| 94-s-3340 | 94 | s | 3340 | A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to require the Postal Rate Commission to consider matters in its rate-making procedures, to provide for the treatment of certain mail matters as certain classes of mail, and for other purposes. | Postal service | 1976-04-28 | 1976-04-28 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 0 | Amends the Postal Reorganization Act to include among the factors to be considered by the Postal Rate Commission in making a recommended decision on a request for changes in rates, fees or service the educational, cultural, scientific, and informational value to the recipient of mail matters involved. Includes as "periodical publications", for the purpose of qualifying as second class mail, legal and public policy looseleaf reporting service materials. Entitles (1) national and State committees of national political parties and (2) one State conservation publication in each State to preferential rates. Permits books, films, and similar educational materials to be mailed from a publisher or distributor to a school, college, university, or library at the same rate as that charged schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations for mailing such matter. | 2024-08-01T19:37:13Z | |
| 94-hr-13276 | 94 | hr | 13276 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the nature of services provided by any post office facility may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the patrons of the facility. | Postal service | 1976-04-26 | 1976-04-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 0 | Prohibits the United States Postal Service from changing the nature of postal services provided by any post office unless such change is approved in an election by persons regularly using such facility. | 2024-08-01T19:31:35Z | |
| 94-hr-13216 | 94 | hr | 13216 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to make certain considerations prior to the closing of third- and four-class post offices. | Postal service | 1976-04-13 | 1976-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Steelman, Alan [R-TX-5] | TX | R | S000841 | 0 | Requires the United States Postal Service to consider specified factors in determining the need for an existing third- or fourth-class post office. Sets guidelines relating to with determinations. | 2024-08-01T19:31:35Z | |
| 94-hr-13224 | 94 | hr | 13224 | A bill to abolish the U.S. Postal Service, to repeal the Postal Reorganization Act, to reenact the former provisions of title 39, United States Code. | Postal service | 1976-04-13 | 1976-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Devine, Samuel L. [R-OH-12] | OH | R | D000279 | 0 | Repeals the Postal Reorganization Act. Reenacts provisions relating to the postal service which were in effect immediately prior to the enactment of such Act. | 2024-08-01T19:31:35Z | |
| 94-hr-13241 | 94 | hr | 13241 | A bill to abolish the U.S. Postal Service, to repeal the Postal Reorganization Act to reenact the former provisions of title 39, United States Code. | Postal service | 1976-04-13 | 1976-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | O000134 | 7 | Repeals the Postal Reorganization Act. Reenacts provisions relating to the postal service which were in effect immediately prior to the enactment of such Act. | 2024-08-01T19:31:35Z | |
| 94-hr-13142 | 94 | hr | 13142 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the nature of services provided by any post office facility may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the patrons of the facility. | Postal service | 1976-04-09 | 1976-04-09 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2] | SD | R | A000009 | 8 | Prohibits the United States Postal Service from changing the nature of postal services provided by any post office unless such change is approved in an election by persons regularly using such facility. | 2024-08-01T19:31:35Z | |
| 94-hr-13149 | 94 | hr | 13149 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to make certain considerations prior to the closing of third-and fourth-class post offices. | Postal service | 1976-04-09 | 1976-04-09 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6] | SC | D | J000099 | 24 | Requires the United States Postal Service to consider specified factors in determining the need for an existing third- or fourth-class post office. Sets guidelines relating to with determinations. | 2024-08-01T19:31:35Z | |
| 94-hconres-607 | 94 | hconres | 607 | Concurrent resolution with respect to post office closings. | Postal service | 1976-04-07 | 1976-04-07 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] | NE | R | S000622 | 4 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not close or otherwise suspend the operation of any post office during the six-month period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:20:24Z | |
| 94-hconres-604 | 94 | hconres | 604 | Concurrent resolution with respect to post office closings. | Postal service | 1976-04-05 | 1976-04-05 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8] | NC | D | H000448 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not close or otherwise suspend the operation of any post office during the six-month period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:20:24Z | |
| 94-hr-12994 | 94 | hr | 12994 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to make certain considerations prior to the closing of third- and fourth-class post offices. | Postal service | 1976-04-02 | 1976-04-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6] | SC | D | J000099 | 22 | Requires the United States Postal Service to consider specified factors in determining the need for an existing third- or fourth-class post office. Sets guidelines relating to with determinations. | 2024-08-01T19:31:26Z | |
| 94-hr-12864 | 94 | hr | 12864 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the nature of services provide by any post office facility may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the patrons of the facility. | Postal service | 1976-03-30 | 1976-03-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2] | SD | R | A000009 | 0 | Prohibits the United States Postal Service from changing the nature of postal services provided by any post office unless such change is approved in an election by persons regularly using such facility. | 2024-08-01T19:31:18Z | |
| 94-hr-12911 | 94 | hr | 12911 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the Postal Service may not close any post office serving a rural area or a small community or town unless such closing is approved by the Congress. | Postal service | 1976-03-30 | 1976-03-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8] | MI | D | T000356 | 0 | Directs the United States Postal Service to transmit a statement to each House of Congress explaining the reasons for any proposed closing of a post office which serves a rural area or small community. Requires approval by either House of Congress before any such closing may become effective. | 2024-08-01T19:31:18Z | |
| 94-hr-12801 | 94 | hr | 12801 | Small Post Office Preservation Act | Postal service | 1976-03-25 | 1976-03-25 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 0 | Small Post Office Preservation Act - Prohibits the United States Postal Service from closing any post office which serves a rural area or small town unless: (1) a majority of the persons regularly served by such post office approve the closing; (2) it establishes a rural station or branch which provides the same postal services as the post office and does not result in any change in the mailing address of persons served by such post office; or (3) it establishes a rural route to serve the area involved. Allows the Postal Service to establish a rural route as a substitute for an existing post office only upon making specified determinations. | 2025-09-02T18:48:27Z | |
| 94-hr-12803 | 94 | hr | 12803 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that certain community associations shall be entitled to special third-class mailing rates. | Postal service | 1976-03-25 | 1976-03-25 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 0 | Entitles community black associations to reduced postal rates as non-profit organizations. | 2024-08-01T19:31:18Z | |
| 94-hr-12813 | 94 | hr | 12813 | A bill to repeal the provisions of the Postal Reorganization Act and to reenact the former provisions of title 39, United States Code. | Postal service | 1976-03-25 | 1976-03-25 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] | NY | D | R000053 | 0 | Repeals the Postal Reorganization Act. Reenacts provisions relating to the postal service which were in effect immediately prior to the enactment of such Act. | 2024-08-01T19:31:18Z | |
| 94-hr-12626 | 94 | hr | 12626 | A bill to abolish the U.S. Postal Service, to repeal the Postal Reorganization Act, to reenact the former provisions of title 39, United States Code. | Postal service | 1976-03-18 | 1976-03-18 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Harsha, William H. [R-OH-6] | OH | R | H000281 | 0 | Repeals the Postal Reorganization Act. Reenacts provisions relating to the postal service which were in effect immediately prior to the enactment of such Act. | 2024-08-01T19:31:09Z | |
| 94-hr-12665 | 94 | hr | 12665 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to make certain considerations prior to the closing of third-and fourth-class post offices. | Postal service | 1976-03-18 | 1976-03-18 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-7] | TN | D | J000216 | 0 | Requires the United States Postal Service to consider specified factors in determining the need for an existing third- or fourth-class post office. Sets guidelines relating to with determinations. | 2024-08-01T19:31:09Z | |
| 94-hconres-587 | 94 | hconres | 587 | Concurrent resolution with respect to post office closing. | Postal service | 1976-03-17 | 1976-03-17 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] | NE | R | S000622 | 15 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not close or otherwise suspend the operation of any post office during the six-month period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:20:24Z | |
| 94-hconres-586 | 94 | hconres | 586 | Concurrent Resolution with respect to post office closings. | Postal service | 1976-03-16 | 1976-03-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3] | AR | R | H000124 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not close or otherwise suspend the operation of any post office during the six-month period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:20:24Z | |
| 94-hr-12552 | 94 | hr | 12552 | A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to require the U.S. Postal Service to hold a hearing and to take into consideration certain matters prior to the consolidation or closing of any post office, to provide for the appointment and compensation of certain officers and employees of the U.S. Postal Service. | Postal service | 1976-03-16 | 1976-03-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] | PA | D | M001120 | 0 | Amends the Postal Reorganization Act to direct the United States Postal Service to hold a public hearing prior to deciding whether to close or consolidate any post office. Permits any person served by any post office which the Postal Service has decided to close or consolidate to appeal such decision to any court of appeals of the United States. Empowers a court of appeals to set aside or affirm an appealed determination but prohibits the court from modifying it. Removes the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General from the Board of Governors of the Postal Service. Designates the Postmaster General head of the Postal Service. Requires appointment of the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets the salaries for such officials at specified executive schedule pay rates. Specifies the number of Assistant Postmasters General. Sets the salaries for such officials and other officers of the Postal Service. Repeals the authority of the Postal Service Board of Governors to direct and control the expenditures and review the practices and policies of the Postal Service. Delegates to the Postmaster General direct responsibility to transmit the annual report to Congress and the President concerning the operation of the Postal Service. | 2024-08-01T19:31:09Z | |
| 94-hr-12559 | 94 | hr | 12559 | To prohibit the U.S. Postal Service from closing any post office which serves any rural area or any small community or town. | Postal service | 1976-03-16 | 1976-03-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] | TN | R | Q000013 | 0 | Prohibits the United States Postal Service from closing or suspending the operation of any post office which provides postal services to any rural area or small town, unless otherwise specifically provided by law. | 2024-08-01T19:31:09Z | |
| 94-s-3144 | 94 | s | 3144 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to increase, to the fullest degree possible, competition in the delivery of mail. | Postal service | 1976-03-16 | 1976-03-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY] | NY | R | B001026 | 2 | Permits the carriage of mail by private persons. Allows such private carriers to deposit mail in, and collect mail from, post office boxes and letterboxes. | 2024-08-01T19:37:04Z | |
| 94-hr-12496 | 94 | hr | 12496 | A bill to abolish the U.S. Postal Service, to repeal the Postal Reorganization Act, to reenact the former provisions of title 39, United States Code. | Postal service | 1976-03-15 | 1976-03-15 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Davis, Mendel J. [D-SC-1] | SC | D | D000125 | 0 | Repeals the Postal Reorganization Act. Reenacts provisions relating to the postal service which were in effect immediately prior to the enactment of such Act. | 2024-08-01T19:31:02Z | |
| 94-hr-12409 | 94 | hr | 12409 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the circumstances in which the Postal Service may close post offices serving rural areas and small communities and towns. | Postal service | 1976-03-11 | 1976-03-11 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] | MT | D | B000243 | 0 | Prohibits the closing of a post office serving a rural area or small town solely on the basis that such post office is operating at a deficit unless: (1) the Postal Service determines that equivalent or improved services will be provided either by a city, rural, or star route carrier or by another postal facility; and (2) a survey of persons using the post office which the Postal Service proposes to close indicates that a majority of the persons responding do not oppose such closing. | 2024-08-01T19:31:02Z | |
| 94-hr-12452 | 94 | hr | 12452 | A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to require the U.S. Postal Service to hold a hearing and to take into consideration certain matters prior to the consolidation or closing of any post office, and to provide for the appointment and compensation of certain officers and employees of the U.S. Postal Service. | Postal service | 1976-03-11 | 1976-03-11 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Slack, John [D-WV-3] | WV | D | S000473 | 0 | Amends the Postal Reorganization Act to direct the United States Postal Service to hold a public hearing prior to deciding whether to close or consolidate any post office. Permits any person served by any post office which the Postal Service has decided to close or consolidate to appeal such decision to any court of appeals of the United States. Empowers a court of appeals to set aside or affirm an appealed determination but prohibits the court from modifying it. Removes the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General from the Board of Governors of the Postal Service. Designates the Postmaster General head of the Postal Service. Requires appointment of the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets the salaries for such officials at specified executive schedule pay rates. Specifies the number of Assistant Postmasters General. Sets the salaries for such officials and other officers of the Postal Service. Repeals the authority of the Postal Service Board of Governors to direct and control the expenditures and review the practices and policies of the Postal Service. Delegates to the Postmaster General direct responsibility to transmit the annual report to Congress and the President concerning the operation of the Postal Service. | 2024-08-01T19:31:02Z | |
| 94-hconres-583 | 94 | hconres | 583 | Concurrent resolution with respect to post office closings. | Postal service | 1976-03-09 | 1976-03-09 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] | NE | R | S000622 | 23 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not close or otherwise suspend the operation of any post office during the six-month period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:20:24Z | |
| 94-hr-12309 | 94 | hr | 12309 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to make certain considerations prior to the closing of third and fourth class post offices. | Postal service | 1976-03-04 | 1976-03-04 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Eshleman, Edwin D. [R-PA-16] | PA | R | E000214 | 0 | Requires the United States Postal Service to consider specified factors in determining the need for an existing third- or fourth-class post office. Sets guidelines relating to with determinations. | 2024-08-01T19:30:55Z | |
| 94-s-3082 | 94 | s | 3082 | A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to require the U.S. Postal Service to hold a hearing and to take into consideration certain matters prior to the consolidation or closing of any post office, to provide for the appointment and compensation of certain officers and employees of the U.S. Postal Service. | Postal service | 1976-03-04 | 1976-03-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] | WV | D | R000046 | 9 | Amends the Postal Reorganization Act to direct the United States Postal Service to hold a public hearing prior to deciding whether to close or consolidate any post office. Permits any person served by any post office which the Postal Service has decided to close or consolidate to appeal such decision to any court of appeals of the United States. Empowers a court of appeals to set aside or affirm an appealed determination but prohibits the court from modifying it. Removes the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General from the Board of Governors of the Postal Service. Designates the Postmaster General head of the Postal Service. Requires appointment of the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets the salaries for such officials at specified Executive Schedule pay rates. Specifies the number of Assistant Postmasters General, and sets the salaries for such officials and other officers of the Postal Service. Repeals the authority of the Postal Service Board of Governors to direct and control the expenditures and review the practices and policies of the Postal Service. Delegates to the Postmaster General direct responsibility to transmit the annual report to Congress and the President concerning the operation of the Postal Service. | 2024-08-01T19:36:56Z | |
| 94-hconres-572 | 94 | hconres | 572 | Concurrent resolution with respect to post office closings. | Postal service | 1976-03-03 | 1976-03-03 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] | NE | R | S000622 | 21 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not close or otherwise suspend the operation of any post office during the six-month period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:20:24Z | |
| 94-hr-12223 | 94 | hr | 12223 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the Postal Service may not close any post office serving a rural area or a small community or town unless such closing is approved by the Congress. | Postal service | 1976-03-02 | 1976-03-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 0 | Directs the United States Postal Service to transmit a statement to each House of Congress explaining the reasons for any proposed closing of a post office which serves a rural area or small community. Requires approval by either House of Congress before any such closing may become effective. | 2024-08-01T19:30:47Z | |
| 94-hr-12241 | 94 | hr | 12241 | A bill to revise the pay structure of executive positions in the U.S. Postal Service. | Postal service | 1976-03-02 | 1976-03-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] | IL | R | D000269 | 1 | Prohibits the compensation of any officer or employee of the United States Postal Service, with specified exceptions, at a rate in excess of the maximum rate of basic pay for GS-18 of the General Schedule. Sets maximum compensation for those officers excepted based upon Executive Schedule pay levels. Details guidelines regarding the continuation of those salaries which would otherwise be reduced by the enactment of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:47Z | |
| 94-hconres-569 | 94 | hconres | 569 | Concurrent resolution with respect to post office closings. | Postal service | 1976-02-26 | 1976-02-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] | NE | R | S000622 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not close or otherwise suspend the operation of any post office during the six-month period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:20:24Z | |
| 94-hr-12131 | 94 | hr | 12131 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, with respect to the rate-setting procedures of the U.S. Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission. | Postal service | 1976-02-26 | 1976-02-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Early, Joseph D. [D-MA-3] | MA | D | E000013 | 1 | Revises the factors required to be considered by the Postal Rate Commission in making a recommended decision on a request for changes in postal rates or fees by specifically excepting from the requirement that each class of mail or type of service bear the direct and indirect costs attributable to that class or type only those costs which cannot by any reasonable means be attributed to any such class or type. | 2024-08-01T19:30:47Z | |
| 94-hr-12143 | 94 | hr | 12143 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the U.S. Postal Service to make certain considerations prior to the closing of third- and fourth-class post offices. | Postal service | 1976-02-26 | 1976-02-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6] | SC | D | J000099 | 0 | Requires the United States Postal Service to consider specified factors in determining the need for an existing third- or fourth-class post office. Sets guidelines relating to with determinations. | 2024-08-01T19:30:48Z | |
| 94-hr-12073 | 94 | hr | 12073 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the Postal Service may not close any post office serving a rural area or a small community or town unless such closing is approved by the Congress. | Postal service | 1976-02-25 | 1976-02-25 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1] | AR | D | A000103 | 1 | Directs the United States Postal Service to transmit a statement to each House of Congress explaining the reasons for any proposed closing of a post office which serves a rural area or small community. Requires approval by either House of Congress before any such closing may become effective. | 2024-08-01T19:30:48Z | |
| 94-s-3025 | 94 | s | 3025 | Postal Reform Act | Postal service | 1976-02-24 | 1976-02-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 1 | Postal Reform Act - Permits the carriage of mail by private persons. | 2025-09-02T18:52:06Z | |
| 94-hr-11897 | 94 | hr | 11897 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to eliminate certain provisions relating to private carriage of letters. | Postal service | 1976-02-17 | 1976-02-17 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 5 | Repeals provisions specifying restrictions on, and requirements for, the private carriage of letters. Eliminates criminal penalties for such carriage. | 2024-08-01T19:30:37Z | |
| 94-hr-11913 | 94 | hr | 11913 | A bill relating to collective bargaining representation of postal employees. | Postal service | 1976-02-17 | 1976-02-17 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7] | MD | D | M000826 | 2 | Prohibits collective bargining agreements between the United States Postal Service and labor organizations recognized as exclusive bargaining representatives for their respective postal employee units from containing procedures which would preclude employees from being represented in grievance and adverse actions arising under such agreements by representatives of their own choosing. | 2024-08-01T19:30:37Z | |
| 94-s-2962 | 94 | s | 2962 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the United States Postal Service to make certain considerations prior to the closing of third- and fourth-class post offices. | Postal service | 1976-02-17 | 1976-02-17 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] | PA | R | S000174 | 24 | Requires the United States Postal Service to consider specified factors in determining the need for an existing third- or fourth-class post office. Sets guidelines relating to such determinations. | 2024-08-01T19:36:55Z | |
| 94-hr-11863 | 94 | hr | 11863 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that political contributions may not be used to pay the cost of preparing or printing franked mail, to prohibit the loaning of the frank in connection with any mass mailing. | Postal service | 1976-02-11 | 1976-02-11 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27] | CA | R | B000330 | 0 | Prohibits the use of political contributions to pay printing or preparation costs of frankable mail. Prohibits a person entitled to use a frank from lending it to or permitting its use by any person in connection with any mass mailing. | 2024-08-01T19:30:29Z | |
| 94-hr-11797 | 94 | hr | 11797 | A bill relating to collective bargaining representation of postal employees. | Postal service | 1976-02-09 | 1976-02-09 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7] | MD | D | M000826 | 7 | Prohibits collective bargining agreements between the United States Postal Service and labor organizations recognized as exclusive bargaining representatives for their respective postal employee units from containing procedures which would preclude employees from being represented in grievance and adverse actions arising under such agreements by representatives of their own choosing. | 2024-08-01T19:30:29Z | |
| 94-hr-11750 | 94 | hr | 11750 | A bill to revise the pay structure of executive positions in the U.S. Postal Service. | Postal service | 1976-02-05 | 1976-02-05 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] | IL | R | D000269 | 5 | Prohibits the compensation of any officer or employee of the United States Postal Service, with specified exceptions, at a rate in excess of the maximum rate of basic pay for GS-18 of the General Schedule. Sets maximum compensation for those officers excepted based upon Executive Schedule pay levels. Details guidelines regarding the continuation of those salaries which would otherwise be reduced by the enactment of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:29Z | |
| 94-s-2898 | 94 | s | 2898 | United States Postal Service Improvements Act | Postal service | 1976-01-29 | 1976-01-29 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] | SD | D | M000452 | 0 | United States Postal Service Improvements Act - Imposes a ban on rate increases for specified classes of mail pending the adoption by law of an authorization of appropriations deemed necessary to provide for the efficient movement and delivery of such classes of mail. Authorizes the appropriation to the United States Postal Service of such sums as may be necessary as reimbursement for the maintenance of services during the period for which rate increases are prohibited. Revises the method of fixing postal rates and fees by requiring the Board of Governors of the Postal Service to transmit to the Congress any proposed increase in such rates and fees at least 90 days before the effective date of such increase. Stipulates that such increase shall become effective unless before the end of the first period of 60 calendar days of continuous session of Congress after the proposed increase is transmitted, either House adopts a resolution disapproving the proposed increase. Details procedural rules relating to the consideration of resolutions disapproving proposed postal rate increases. Directs the Comptroller General to study the desirability of closing any existing postal facilities the anticipated construction needs of the Postal Service through the year 2000, and the present methods of transporting mail. Prohibits the closing of any postal facility until the completion of the Comptroller Generals' study. | 2025-09-02T18:52:00Z |
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