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H.R. 194Became Law

Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 21, 2017)

(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 2017

(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 happenedNov 21, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5](R-OK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Nov 21, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Nov 21, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Nov 9, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Nov 9, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Nov 9, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Nov 8, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7121)

  7. Nov 8, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7121)

  8. Oct 19, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.

  9. Oct 19, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-176.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  10. Oct 19, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-176.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 26, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  12. May 18, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  13. May 17, 2017FloorH38310

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

  14. May 17, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4266)

  15. May 17, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4266)

  16. May 17, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 194.

  17. May 17, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4266-4267)

  18. May 17, 2017FloorH30300

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

  19. Mar 29, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 37.

  20. Mar 29, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-66.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  21. Mar 29, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-66.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  22. Feb 2, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  23. Feb 2, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  24. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  25. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 21, 201749

(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 2017

(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.

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 8, 201782

(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 2017

(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 Senate without amendmentOct 19, 201780

(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 2017

(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.

Passed House without amendmentMay 17, 201781

(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 2017

(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 amendmentMar 29, 201779

(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 2017

(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 HouseJan 3, 2017

Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017

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 2017 — Informed