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- H.R.6217
H.R.6217: To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolidation of post offices.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced June 9, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 11, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
100 (94 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Modifies the procedures the U.S. Postal Service must follow in connection with the closing or consolidation of any post office, including: (1) requiring an assessment of the need for the closure or consolidation; (2) eliminating a requirement to consider the resulting Postal Service economic savings; (3) requiring a posting in each affected post office at least 90 days before the final decision is made; and (4) requiring (currently, allowing)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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| June 9, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Albio Sires (D-N.J.) |