H.R. 22 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
H.R. 22 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed both chambers — introduced on Jan 4, 2005, sponsored by John McHugh with 163 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed both chambers
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 163
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act - Title I: Definitions; Postal Services - (Sec. 101) Amends Federal postal law to add definitions. (Sec. 102) States that nothing in this Act shall be considered to: (1) permit or require the Postal Service to provide any special nonpostal or similar services; or (2) prevent the Postal Service from providing any such services provided as of January 4, 2005. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John McHugh (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 104 Democrats, 58 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2005
- Passed the HouseJul 26, 2005
- Passed the SenateFeb 9, 2006
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Message on Senate action sent to the House. (Feb 10, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 26, 2005 · Passed410–20
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2005
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2005
- Postal Accountability and Enhancement ActHouse · Jul 26, 2005
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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