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- H.R.2545
H.R.2545: To amend title 39, United States Code, to allow postal patrons to contribute to funding for prostate cancer research through the voluntary purchase of certain specially issued United States postage stamps.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Sept. 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 1, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
69 (58 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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 prostate cancer research. Requires the Service to pay amounts attributable (additional revenues minus costs) to such differential to the National Institutes of Health under...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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| Sept. 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) |