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HR 194 - 115

Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-85.

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Summary

49 Public Law Dec 28, 2017

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing. The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements. The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.

82 Passed Senate without amendment Dec 28, 2017

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing. The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements. The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.

80 Reported to Senate without amendment Oct 25, 2017

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing. The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements. The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.

81 Passed House without amendment May 25, 2017

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing. The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements. The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.

79 Reported to House without amendment Apr 10, 2017

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing. The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements. The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.

00 Introduced in House Jan 24, 2017

Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017 This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing. The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements. The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.

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Nov 21, 2017

Signed by President.

Nov 21, 2017

Signed by President.

Nov 21, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-85.

Nov 21, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-85.

Nov 9, 2017

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov 9, 2017

Presented to President.

Nov 9, 2017

Presented to President.

Nov 8, 2017

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7121)

Nov 8, 2017

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7121)

Oct 19, 2017

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-176.

Oct 19, 2017

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-176.

Oct 19, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.

Jul 26, 2017

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

May 18, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

May 17, 2017

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

May 17, 2017

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4266-4267)

May 17, 2017

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 194.

May 17, 2017

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4266)

May 17, 2017

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4266)

May 17, 2017

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

Mar 29, 2017

Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-66.

Mar 29, 2017

Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-66.

Mar 29, 2017

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 37.

Feb 2, 2017

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 2, 2017

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Jan 3, 2017

Introduced in House

Jan 3, 2017

Introduced in House

Jan 3, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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