Alaska Bypass Mail, Passenger and Freight Stability Act of 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Congressional Research Service
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Dec 11, 2001
Alaska Bypass Mail, Passenger and Freight Stability Act of 2001 - Amends Federal postal service law to require the U.S. Postal Service to adhere to an equitable tender policy within a qualified group of air carriers in selecting carriers of non-priority bypass mail to certain points in Alaska. Prescribes requirements for the selection of: (1) bush passenger carriers and non-mail freight carriers for the delivery of non-priority bypass mail at mainline service rates, bush rates, or composite rates; (2) mainline and non-mainline air carriers to hub points; and (3) all air carriers providing scheduled passenger service to bush points.
Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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