Postal Service and Federal Employees Salary Act of 1962
Latest action (11 Oct 1962): Became Public Law No. 87-793
What this bill does
H.R. 7927, officially titled "An Act to adjust postal rates, and for other purposes," was a piece of legislation enacted by the 87th Congress. As its title suggests, the bill's primary action was to modify postal rates, though the specific details of these adjustments are not detailed here. The phrase "and for other purposes" indicates the bill may have included additional, unspecified provisions beyond just postal rate changes.
This legislation would have directly affected individuals and businesses that use postal services by altering the cost of sending mail. The exact nature of these effects, such as whether rates increased or decreased for different types of mail, is not provided. The bill also likely had broader implications for the operations and revenue of the U.S. Post Office Department.
H.R. 7927 was introduced on October 11, 1962, and became Public Law No: 87-793 on the same day. This means it successfully passed through the legislative process and was signed into law. The full text detailing its specific provisions and enacted changes is not available in the provided information.
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Timeline
11 Oct 1962
Became Public Law No. 87-793
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7927 do?
- H.R. 7927, officially titled "An Act to adjust postal rates, and for other purposes," was a piece of legislation enacted by the 87th Congress. As its title suggests, the bill's primary action was to modify postal rates, though the specific details of these adjustments are not detailed here. The phrase "and for other purposes" indicates the bill may have included additional, unspecified provisions beyond just postal rate changes. This legislation would have directly affected individuals and businesses that use postal services by altering the cost of sending mail. The exact nature of these effects, such as whether rates increased or decreased for different types of mail, is not provided. The bill also likely had broader implications for the operations and revenue of the U.S. Post Office Department. H.R. 7927 was introduced on October 11, 1962, and became Public Law No: 87-793 on the same day. This means it successfully passed through the legislative process and was signed into law. The full text detailing its specific provisions and enacted changes is not available in the provided information.
- Has H.R. 7927 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 7927 has been enacted. Status last updated 11 Oct 1962.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7927?
- No sponsor is on record for H.R. 7927 in the official data.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7927?
- Became Public Law No. 87-793 (11 Oct 1962).
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