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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 9, 1995
Postal Privacy Act of 1995 - Authorizes the Postal Service to permit its officers or employees to disclose the names and addresses of postal patrons if such disclosure: (1) consists of information relating to a change of address that was obtained on a Postal Service form which informed the patron of how the information would be disclosed and provided a means for the patron to deny disclosure; (2) has not been denied; and (3) would contribute to the efficiency of postal operations.
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Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18] · D–CA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E58)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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