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S. 597

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A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research.
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Enacted
Latest Action · December 21, 2007
Became Public Law No: 110-150.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
February 14, 2007
Cosponsors (62)
26D 34R
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Extends through December 31, 2011, provisions requiring the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special postage stamp for first-class mail that costs not less than 15% more than the regular first-class stamp to contribute funding for breast cancer research. Requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to annually report to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the use of any such funding, including a description of any significant advances or accomplishments.

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