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H.R. 1585Became Law

Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 22, 1997)

Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act - Requires the U.S. Postal Service to establish a special rate of postage for first-class mail that is equal to the regular rate plus a differential of not to exceed 25 percent to be offered as an alternative that patrons may use voluntarily to contribute to funding for breast cancer research.

Requires the Service to pay 70 percent of the amounts attributable (additional revenues minus costs) to such differential to the National Institutes of Health and the remainder to the Department of Defense under arrangements as mutually agreed, provided payments are made at least twice a year.

Requires the Postmaster General to include in each annual report to the Board of Governors information concerning the operation of this Act.

Terminates the provisions of this Act at the end of the two-year period beginning on the date on which such postage stamps are first made available to the public.

Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Congress, no later than three months (but not earlier than six months) before the end of such period, on the operation of this Act.

What just happenedAug 13, 1997

Became Public Law No: 105-41.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13](R-NY)Sponsor
10 cosponsors4 D6 R
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  1. Aug 13, 1997PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 105-41.

  2. Aug 13, 1997BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 105-41.

  3. Aug 13, 1997PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 13, 1997BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 1, 1997FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 1, 1997President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 25, 1997Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 24, 1997Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8040-8041)

  9. Jul 24, 1997Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8040-8041)

  10. Jul 23, 1997IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jul 22, 1997FloorH38310

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

  12. Jul 22, 1997FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  13. Jul 22, 1997FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 3 (Roll no. 299).

  14. Jul 22, 1997Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 3 (Roll no. 299).

  15. Jul 22, 1997FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  16. Jul 22, 1997FloorH37210

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lantos objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

  17. Jul 22, 1997FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes debate.

  18. Jul 22, 1997FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5521-5526, H5550-5551)

  19. Jul 22, 1997FloorH30300

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

  20. Jun 5, 1997CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Readiness.

    Readiness Subcommittee
  21. Jun 5, 1997CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Armed Services Committee
  22. May 21, 1997CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  23. May 19, 1997CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.

    Postal Service Subcommittee
  24. May 13, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House National Security

    Armed Services Committee
  25. May 13, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Commerce

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  26. May 13, 1997IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, and National Security, 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.

  27. May 13, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Government Reform

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  28. May 13, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. May 13, 1997IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 22, 199736

Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act - Requires the U.S. Postal Service to establish a special rate of postage for first-class mail that is equal to the regular rate plus a differential of not to exceed 25 percent to be offered as an alternative that patrons may use voluntarily to contribute to funding for breast cancer research.

Requires the Service to pay 70 percent of the amounts attributable (additional revenues minus costs) to such differential to the National Institutes of Health and the remainder to the Department of Defense under arrangements as mutually agreed, provided payments are made at least twice a year.

Requires the Postmaster General to include in each annual report to the Board of Governors information concerning the operation of this Act.

Terminates the provisions of this Act at the end of the two-year period beginning on the date on which such postage stamps are first made available to the public.

Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Congress, no later than three months (but not earlier than six months) before the end of such period, on the operation of this Act.

Introduced in HouseMay 13, 199700

Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act - Requires the U.S. Postal Service to establish a special rate of postage for first-class mail that is one cent higher than the regular rate as an alternative that patrons may use voluntarily to contribute to funding for breast-cancer research. Authorizes the Service to design and sell special stamps.

Requires the Service to pay 70 percent of the amounts attributable (additional revenues minus costs) to the one-cent differential to the National Institutes of Health and the remainder to the Department of Defense under arrangements as mutually agreed, provided payments are made at least twice a year.