US SB1668 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-3)
Status: Introduced on October 6 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-10-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Protecting Rural Post Offices Act of 2011 - Prohibits the United States Postal Service (USPS) from closing any post office which results in more than 10 miles distance (as measured on roads with year-round access) between any 2 post offices.

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Title

Protecting Rural Post Offices Act of 2011

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-10-06SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

HB3370 (Related) 2011-11-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HB3592 (Same As) 2011-12-07 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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