HR 1360
108th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Freight forwarders
Government contractors
Postal service
Transportation and Public Works
To amend certain provisions of title 39, United States Code, relating to transportation of mail.
Introduced: March 19, 2003
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 19, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Mar 19, 2003
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Repeals: (1) Federal law governing the transportation of mail by surface carrier, including law authorizing the U.S. Postal Service to obtain mail transportation service from common carriers by rail and motor vehicle; and (2) restrictions on the length of Postal Service contracts for the transportation of mail.
Prohibits the Postal Service from telling a contractor, either directly or indirectly, how, when, or where to purchase services and supplies, including fuel and equipment.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1