Ending Special Mail Privileges for Congress Act
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HR 1873 — Ending Special Mail Privileges for Congress Act
Last action — Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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Died in session
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Ending Special Mail Privileges for Congress Act Amends federal postal law to repeal franking privileges for mail transmitted by Members of Congress and congressional officials. Requires the mail to be transmitted as congressional mail. Replaces requirements and procedures for the use of franked mail with those for congressional mail. Repeals franked mailing privileges for survivors of Members of Congress. Requires a former President and his or her surviving spouse to send nonpolitical mail within the United States and its territories and possessions as congressional mail instead of franked mail.
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Read HR 1873 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to House Administration
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Rob Woodall · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 1873 do?
- Ending Special Mail Privileges for Congress Act Amends federal postal law to repeal franking privileges for mail transmitted by Members of Congress and congressional officials. Requires the mail to be transmitted as congressional mail. Replaces requirements and procedures for the use of franked mail with those for congressional mail. Repeals franked mailing privileges for survivors of Members of Congress. Requires a former President and his or her surviving spouse to send nonpolitical mail within the United States and its territories and possessions as congressional mail instead of franked mail.
- Who sponsors HR 1873?
- HR 1873 is sponsored by Rob Woodall (R).
- What is the current status of HR 1873?
- This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 1873?
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