H.R. 4270 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Postal Executive Accountability Act
H.R. 4270 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 27, 2012, sponsored by Kathleen C. Hochul with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Postal Executive Accountability Act - Prohibits bonuses or other rewards to the Postmaster General or any other officer of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) in a senior executive position in any year in which any postal retail facility or mail processing facility is closed. Repeals exceptions to the limit on total compensation for USPS officers and employees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kathleen C. Hochul (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 27, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Mar 27, 2012)
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- H.R. 4249: Workforce-Ready Educate America Act of 2012
- H.R. 6330: Protect Seniors Against Identity Theft and Fraud Act of 2012
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- S.J.Res. 7: A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Shirley Ann Jackson as a citizen regent of…
- S.J.Res. 9: A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the…
- S. 349: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4865 Tallmadge…
- S. 655: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street…
- S. 846: A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 80 Lafayette Street in Jefferson City…
Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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