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Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 13, 2016Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 6009

Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Nov 30, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing.

The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements.

The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.

What just happenedDec 1, 2016

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5](R-OK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 1, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Nov 30, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 30, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H7011-7012)

  4. Nov 30, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text of measure as passed: CR H7011-7012)

  5. Nov 30, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6009.

  6. Nov 30, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7011-7012)

  7. Nov 30, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Nov 14, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 647.

  9. Nov 14, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-825.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  10. Nov 14, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-825.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  11. Sep 15, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. Sep 15, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. Sep 13, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  14. Sep 13, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Sep 13, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentNov 30, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing.

The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements.

The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.

Reported to House without amendmentNov 14, 201679

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing.

The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements.

The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.

Introduced in HouseSep 13, 2016

Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2016

This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing.

The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements.

The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.

Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2016 — Informed