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H.R. 4437Became Law

Semipostal Authorization Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 17, 2000)

Semipostal Authorization Act - Amends Federal postal law to authorize the U.S. Postal Service to issue and sell semipostal postage stamps, at a premium not to exceed 25 percent above regular rates, in order to advance appropriate causes in the national public interest identified according to criteria prescribed by regulations which the Board of Governors of the Postal Service shall issue.

Extends the Stamp Out Breast Cancer Authorization Act until July 29, 2002, or the end of the second year after enactment of this Act, whichever is later.

What just happenedJul 28, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-253.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-24](R-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 28, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-253.

  2. Jul 28, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-253.

  3. Jul 28, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 28, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 27, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 27, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 27, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 26, 2000Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7714-7715)

  9. Jul 26, 2000Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7714-7715)

  10. Jul 18, 2000IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jul 17, 2000FloorH38310

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

  12. Jul 17, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6068-6069)

  13. Jul 17, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6068-6069)

  14. Jul 17, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4437.

  15. Jul 17, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6068-6071)

  16. Jul 17, 2000FloorH30300

    Mr. McHugh moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Jul 17, 2000CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 415.

  18. Jul 17, 2000DischargeH12300

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  19. Jul 17, 2000Committee5500

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  20. Jul 17, 2000DischargeH12300

    Committee on Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Jul 17, 2000Committee5500

    Committee on Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Jul 17, 2000IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 17, 2000.

    Armed Services Committee
  23. Jul 17, 2000IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 17, 2000.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  24. Jul 17, 2000CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 106-734.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  25. Jul 17, 2000Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 106-734.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  26. Jun 29, 2000CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Postal Service Subcommittee
  27. Jun 28, 2000CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Postal Service Subcommittee
  28. May 17, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.

    Postal Service Subcommittee
  29. May 17, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  30. May 11, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  31. May 11, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  32. May 11, 2000IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  33. May 11, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  34. May 11, 2000IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  35. May 11, 2000IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 17, 200036
Semipostal Authorization Act - Amends Federal postal law to authorize the U.S. Postal Service to issue and sell semipostal postage stamps, at a premium not to exceed 25 percent above regular rates, in order to advance appropriate causes in the national public interest identified according to criteria prescribed by regulations which the Board of Governors of the Postal Service shall issue.

Extends the Stamp Out Breast Cancer Authorization Act until July 29, 2002, or the end of the second year after enactment of this Act, whichever is later.

Introduced in HouseMay 11, 200000
Semipostal Authorization Act - Amends Federal postal law to authorize the U.S. Postal Service to issue and sell semipostal postage stamps, at a premium not to exceed 25 percent above regular rates, in order to help provide funding for a particular area of medical research. Requires the Board of Governors of the Postal Service to prescribe implementing regulations, including criteria and procedures for deciding the medical research to be supported.

Extends the Stamp Out Breast Cancer Authorization Act until July 29, 2002, or the end of the second year after enactment of this Act, whichever is later.