To ensure the effective processing of mail by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing.
The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements.
The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.
Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4266-4267)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 194.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4266)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4266)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-176.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-176.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7121)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7121)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-85.
Became Public Law No: 115-85.
Enacted as Public Law 115-85
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