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H.R.3916: Protecting Post Offices Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2012
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (18 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Protecting Post Offices Act - Eliminates scheduled payments for pre-funding the Retiree Health Benefit Fund by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Recalculates the amounts which USPS is required to pay to such Fund beginning in 2012. Authorizes USPS to provide nonpostal services. Prohibits USPS from closing or consolidating any post office or other postal facility in an area that has a high rate of poverty or unemployment. Grants the Postmaster...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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| Feb. 7, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) |