H.R. 6217 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolidation of post offices.
H.R. 6217 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jun 9, 2008, sponsored by Albio Sires with 100 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
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 9, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 100
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
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 (curr…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Albio Sires (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 93 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 9, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. (Jun 11, 2008)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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