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. 384 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Feb 17, 2011, sponsored by Dianne Feinstein with 66 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 17, 2011
Co-sponsors: 66
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Public law: Public Law 112-80

What it does

Extends, for four years, the authority of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue a semipostal to contribute to funding for breast cancer research.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 17, 2011
Passed the SenateDec 5, 2011
Passed the HouseDec 13, 2011
Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2011
Became lawDec 23, 2011

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-80. (Dec 23, 2011)

How Congress voted

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 13, 2011 · Passed417–1

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue…House · Dec 13, 2011

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Committees

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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