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- H.R.71
H.R.71: To reduce the Official Mail Allowance of Members of the House and to prohibit certain other mailing practices, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 4, 1995
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 1995
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (1 Democrat, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1991 to revise the formula for the Official Mail Allowance (thereby reducing the amount allowed) for Members of the House of Representatives. Repeals provisions authorizing a Member of the House from transferring amounts from his or her Official Expenses Allowance and Clerk Hire Allowance to his or her Official Mail Allowance. Prohibits any: (1) Member of Congress from sending any unsolicited...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on House Oversight, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Government Reform and Oversight
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Referred to House Oversight
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
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| Jan. 4, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Porter J. Goss (R-Fla.) |