S. 3536 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Air Carriage of International Mail Act
S. 3536 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 22, 2008, sponsored by Thomas R. Carper.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 22, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-405
What it does
Air Carriage of International Mail Act - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the U.S. Postal Service to contract, through an open procurement process, for air transportation of mail between foreign points only with certificated air carriers (carriers that hold a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued under specified provisions).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 26, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2008
- Became lawOct 13, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-405. (Oct 13, 2008)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
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