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H.R. 88 103rd Congress House

To provide for the privatization of the United States Postal Service.

Introduced: January 5, 1993 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Congressional reporting requirementsEmployee ownershipExecutive reorganizationGovernment and business
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LegislationPension fundsPostal employeesPostal rates and revenuesPostal servicePresidential commissionsPrivatizationSecuritiesUnited States Postal Service
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 28, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services.
Jan 28, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Census, Statistics and Postal Personnel.
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 28, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Provides for the transfer of the United States Postal Service to a private corporation.

Directs the President to transmit to the Congress: (1) a comprehensive plan providing for the transfer of property subject to this Act; and (2) recommendations for legislation as necessary.

Establishes the Postal Privatization Commission to: (1) carry out the functions relating to the issuance of securities to postal employees; and (2) consult with the President on transferring the Postal Service to a private corporation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 88: To provide for the privatization of the United States Postal Service.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-88/
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