Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to prevent the closure or consolidation of post offices.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 4, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States Postal Service should work to prevent the closure or consolidation of post offices. It specifically states that post offices should not be closed solely because they are not profitable, and that the Postal Service should ensure maximum effective postal services for all communities, including rural areas and small towns.
The resolution affects the United States Postal Service by conveying Congress's desire for it to maintain its post office network. It aims to ensure that all communities, regardless of their size or profitability, continue to have access to postal services.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress, it does not require presidential action and does not have the force of law. Its passage would signify Congress's viewpoint on the issue.
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Timeline
7 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 4 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 4, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States Postal Service should work to prevent the closure or consolidation of post offices. It specifically states that post offices should not be closed solely because they are not profitable, and that the Postal Service should ensure maximum effective postal services for all communities, including rural areas and small towns. The resolution affects the United States Postal Service by conveying Congress's desire for it to maintain its post office network. It aims to ensure that all communities, regardless of their size or profitability, continue to have access to postal services. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress, it does not require presidential action and does not have the force of law. Its passage would signify Congress's viewpoint on the issue.
- Has H.Con.Res. 4 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 4. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 4?
- H.Con.Res. 4 was sponsored by Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] (R-MO), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 4?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (7 Jan 2009).
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