H.R. 658 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Access to Postal Services Act
H.R. 658 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 22, 2009, sponsored by Albio Sires with 102 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 22, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 102
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Access to Postal Services Act - Modifies the procedures the U.S. Postal Service must follow in connection with the closing or consolidation of any postal facility, 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 postal facility at least 90 days before the final d…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Albio Sires (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 99 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 22, 2009
- 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. (Feb 24, 2009)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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