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H.R. 2973 96th Congress House

Citizens Postal Rate Relief Act of 1979

Official title: A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to establish a reduced rate of postage for certain mail matter of private individuals.

Introduced: March 14, 1979 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Postal Services and FacilitiesPostal rates and revenues
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This bill died when the 96th Congress ended
It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) 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.
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Mar 14, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Mar 14, 1979
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 14, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Citizens' Postal Rate Relief Act of 1979 - Prohibits the postal rate for qualified mail matter from exceeding the minimum per piece rate for regular rate third-class bulk mail plus the difference between the rate for ordinary single-piece first-class mail and the discounted rate for such mail when presorted. Defines "qualified mail matter" as domestic letter mail of individuals which is sealed against inspection and subject to third-class bulk mail service standards.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2973: Citizens Postal Rate Relief Act of 1979. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-2973/
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"H.R. 2973: Citizens Postal Rate Relief Act of 1979." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-2973/.
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H.R. 2973, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-2973/.
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