US HB6650 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on December 12 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-12-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expands the enumerated powers of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to include the authority to provide nonpostal services. Removes existing conditions that limit nonpostal services to certain services offered as of January 1, 2006. Prohibits the USPS from entering into contracts with any corporation not incorporated in the United States. Directs the Postmaster General to report annually to Congress on the nonpostal services provided by the USPS during each preceding year with an analysis of the costs associated with, and the revenues generated by, each nonpostal service.

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Title

To amend title 39, United States Code, to allow the United States Postal Service to provide nonpostal services, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN]

History

DateChamberAction
2012-12-12HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Same As/Similar To

HB3047 (Related) 2011-10-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy .

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