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H.R. 1717 105th Congress House

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

Introduced: May 22, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Became law
May 30, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
May 23, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1051)
May 22, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
May 22, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 30, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.

 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 functions relating to the issuance of securities to postal employees; and (2) consult with the President on the transfer.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1717: To provide for the privatization of the United States Postal Service.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1717/
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