Breast Cancer Research Stamp Act of 2001

Senate Bill 1256 - Breast Cancer Research Stamp Act of 2001: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1256 Breast Cancer Research Stamp Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of S 1256

Breast Cancer Research Stamp Act of 2001 - Amends Federal postal law to provide that any limitation in the Semipostal Authorization Act relating to whether more than one semipostal (a postage stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service, at a premium, in order to help provide funding for a national public interest) may be offered for sale at the same time, shall not apply to the breast cancer research special stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service. Extends the Service's authority to issue such stamps through July 29, 2008.

Revises the differential amount of the special rate of postage for the breast cancer research stamp to not less than 15 percent of the regular first-class rate (currently, not to exceed 25 percent of first-class). Requires the special rate to be evenly divisible by five.

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Current Status of Bill S 1256

Bill S 1256 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2001. Bill S 1256 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2001. Bill S 1256's most recent activity was Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services. as of September 10, 2001