A bill to establish rates of postage for first-class mail, to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that proposed increases in any such rates of postage may not take effect if such increases in any such rates of postage may not take effect if such increases are disapproved by the Congress, and for other purposes.
Reduces the rate of postage for first class mail to 8.5 cents for the first ounce of items weighing less than 13 ounces, and 4.5 cents for post cards. Requires that notice of any Postal Rate Commission decision to increase first-class rates be transmitted to Congress. Stipulates that during a 90-day period following such notice Congress may pass a resolution disapproving such increase which shall prevent the increase from taking effect. Establishes House rules for proceeding on such resolution.
Prohibits the Postal service from using revenues generated by one class of mail to pay costs assignable to another class. Abolishes all temporary rates and fees. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3629)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
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