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S. 3536 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Air Carriage of International Mail Act

S. 3536 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 22, 2008, sponsored by Thomas R. Carper.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Sep 22, 2008
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Public law
Public Law 110-405

What it does

Air Carriage of International Mail Act - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the U.S. Postal Service to contract, through an open procurement process, for air transportation of mail between foreign points only with certificated air carriers (carriers that hold a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued under specified provisions).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Thomas R. Carper (D-DE)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 22, 2008
  • Passed the SenateSep 26, 2008
  • Passed the HouseSep 29, 2008
  • Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2008
  • Became lawOct 13, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-405. (Oct 13, 2008)

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