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- H.R.1585
H.R.1585: Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 13, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (4 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act - Requires the U.S. Postal Service to establish a special rate of postage for first-class mail that is equal to the regular rate plus a differential of not to exceed 25 percent to be offered as an alternative that patrons may use voluntarily to contribute to funding for breast cancer research. Requires the Service to pay 70 percent of the amounts attributable (additional revenues minus costs) to such differential to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, and National Security, 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 Commerce
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Referred to House National Security
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Readiness.
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Mr. McHugh moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lantos objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 3 (Roll no. 299).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-41.
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| May 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Susan Molinari (R-N.Y.) |