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H.R. 771 102nd Congress House

To abolish the franking privilege for the House of Representatives and to establish a spending allowance for postage for official mail of the House of Representatives.

Introduced: January 31, 1991 See on congress.gov
Congress Franking privilegeHouse of RepresentativesMembers of Congress (House)Postal rates and revenues
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 6, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services.
Jan 31, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jan 31, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 31, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 6, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Abolishes the franking privilege with respect to the House of Representatives. Establishes a spending allowance for postage for official mail of the House to be used for purchasing stamps and other postage rather than to pay for franked mail.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 771: To abolish the franking privilege for the House of Representatives and to establish a spending allowance for postage for official mail of the House of Representatives.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-771/
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"H.R. 771: To abolish the franking privilege for the House of Representatives and to establish a spending allowance for postage for official mail of the House of Representatives.." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-771/.
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H.R. 771, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-771/.
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