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H.R. 847 104th Congress House

To reduce the Official Mail Allowance of Members of the House.

Introduced: February 7, 1995 See on congress.gov
Congress Congressional allowancesCongressional mailFranking privilegeGovernment Operations and Politics
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Feb 7, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Feb 7, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E283)
Feb 7, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 7, 1995

Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1991 to revise the formula for the Official Mail Allowance (thereby reducing the amount allowed) for Members of the House of Representatives.

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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Feb 7, 1995
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