H.R. 1236 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research.
H.R. 1236 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 28, 2007, sponsored by Wm. Lacy Clay with 164 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 164
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Extends through December 31, 2011, provisions requiring the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special postage stamp for first-class mail that costs not less than 15% more than the regular first-class stamp to contribute funding for breast cancer research.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 141 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2007
- Passed the HouseOct 30, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. (Dec 12, 2007)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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