S. 411 — An Act to amend title 39, United States Code, with respect to certain rates of postage, and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

S. 41193th Congress

An Act to amend title 39, United States Code, with respect to certain rates of postage, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, relating to the Postal Service.

Subjects

Government Operations and Politics

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Summary

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Increases the number of years permitted users of specified classes of mail to adjust to higher postage rates. Provides that the number of years for the annual phasing of second-class mail (books and records), and controlled circulation publications shall be increased to eight years. Provides that the number of years for the annual phasing of preferred second-class, non-profit third class (circulars from charitable organizations), and the special fourth-class library rates would be increased to 16 years from the 10 years provided by current law.

Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize a reduction in any rate of postage in effect and being paid on the date of enactment of this Act.

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Related Legislation

H.Res. 1170Resolution providing for the consideration of S. 411. An act to amend title 39, United States Code, with respect to certain rates of postage.
1974-06-19Measure passed House.
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Legislative Actions

1973-01-16
Introduced in Senate
1973-01-16
Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
1974-04-01
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, S. Rept. 93-765.
1974-04-01
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, S. Rept. 93-765.
1974-04-30
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, S. Rept. 93-765 (part II).
1974-04-30
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, S. Rept. 93-765 (part II).
1974-05-09
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #186 (71-11).
Roll Call #186 (Senate)
1974-05-09
Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #186 (71-11).
Roll Call #186 (Senate)
1974-05-13
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
1974-06-06
Reported to House from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, H. Rept. 93-1084.
1974-06-06
Reported to House from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, H. Rept. 93-1084.

Enacted as Public Law 93-328

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