H.R. 22 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
United States Postal Service Financial Relief Act of 2009
H.R. 22 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 6, 2009, sponsored by John McHugh with 339 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 339
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
United States Postal Service Financial Relief Act of 2009 - Reduces the amount the United States Postal Service must pay into the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund by September 30, 2009, from $5.4 billion to $1.4 billion.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John McHugh (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 237 Democrats, 102 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed the HouseSep 15, 2009
- 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 7, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 15, 2009 · Passed388–32
Every roll call vote on this bill
- United States Postal Service Financial Relief ActHouse · Sep 15, 2009
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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