Postal Service Act of 1979

Postal Service Act of 1979 - Replaces the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service with a presidentially-appointed Postmaster General. Sets forth the authority of the Postmaster General.

Authorizes the Postal Rate Commission to make final decisions on rates, fees, mail classification, and other specified matters.

Authorizes appropriations to assist the Postal Service in maintaining public services.

Directs the Postal Service to submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an annual report on research and development activities conducted.

Directs the Postmaster General to submit an annual report to the President and to specified congressional committees on Postal Service operations.

Extends the period for the phasing in of rates for certain classes of mail.

Directs the Commission to prepare and submit to the President an annual budget of its expenses.

Authorizes the Postal Service to establish size and weight limitations for mail matter by following the same procedures for making mail classification changes.

Permits schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations to mail books, films, sound recordings, and other types of educational materials at the "library" rate. Includes teaching aids, guides, and catalogs as eligible for such rate.

Stipulates that this Act shall not be construed to affect any current or future collective bargaining agreement, or the authority of the Postal Service to bargain collectively.