S. 597 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill 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.
S. 597 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 14, 2007, sponsored by Dianne Feinstein with 62 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 62
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-150
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
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 34 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2007
- Passed the SenateNov 14, 2007
- Passed the HouseDec 11, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2007
- Became lawDec 21, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-150. (Dec 21, 2007)
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