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- H.R.3981
H.R.3981: To provide that a person may use private express for the private carriage of certain letters and packets without being penalized by the Postal Service, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Aug. 2, 1996
- Latest Major Action Aug. 8, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Prohibits the U.S. Postal Service or the Attorney General from fining or otherwise penalizing any person who transmits by private express or other unlawful means, delivers to any agent thereof, or deposits at any appointed place any letter or packet. Amends the Federal criminal code to conform with this Act. Prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from authorizing any officer or employee to make searches of mail matter transported in violation of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
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| Aug. 2, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Franks (R-N.J.) |