S. 1170 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015
S. 1170 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Apr 30, 2015, sponsored by Dianne Feinstein with 25 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 114-99
What it does
Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill reauthorizes through December 31, 2019, provisions requiring the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special postage stamp for first-class mail that costs more than the regular first-class stamp to raise funds for breast cancer research. (Sec. 3) Agencies receiving these funds from the Postal Service must use them on breast cancer research.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 30, 2015
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2015
- Passed the HouseDec 1, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentDec 3, 2015
- Became lawDec 11, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-99. (Dec 11, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 1, 2015 · Passed422–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization ActHouse · Dec 1, 2015
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Committees
- Armed Services Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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