H.R. 8603 · 94th Congress · 1975–1976
A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, with respect to the organizational and financial matters of the U.S. Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8603 in the 94th Congress (1975–1976) became law — introduced on Jul 14, 1975, sponsored by James Hanley. Congress held 13 roll call votes on it.
During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 14, 1975
- Policy area
- Government operations
- Public law
- Public Law 94-421
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 14, 1975
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawSep 24, 1976
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend H.R. 8603, a bill to amend the U.S. Code with respect to organization and financial matters of the…House · Oct 30, 1975
- To amend H.R. 8603 by repealing private express statutes and thereby allowing private carriers to compete…House · Oct 30, 1975
- To recommit H.R. 8603 to the committee on post office and civil service with instructions to promptly hold…House · Oct 30, 1975
- To pass H.R. 8603.House · Oct 30, 1975
- To table the randolph amendment (see r.c. 519) to HR. 8603, to amend the laws with respect to organizational…Senate · Aug 23, 1976
- To amend H.R. 8603, by requiring the postal service to give notice of proposed post office closings.Senate · Aug 23, 1976
- To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 8603. The substitute bill requires…Senate · Aug 24, 1976
- To amend H.R. 8603, by permitting the carriage of first class mail by private express.Senate · Aug 24, 1976
- To amend H.R. 8603 by allowing citizens to bring suit against the postal service or the federal government…Senate · Aug 24, 1976
- To amend H.R. 8603, by allowing presently authorized private carriers to deposit mailable matter in letter…Senate · Aug 24, 1976
- To pass H.R. 8603.Senate · Aug 24, 1976
- To table the alexander motion to instruct the conferees to insist on the following house-passed provisions…House · Aug 26, 1976
- To agree to the conference report on H.R. 8603, to amend title 39, United States code, with respect to the…House · Sep 10, 1976
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