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FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearings on H.R. 6472: Mail Transportation by Motor Vehicles

Original title: Mail transportation by common carrier motor vehicles: hearings before the Subcommittee on Postal Operations of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, House of Representatives, Eighty-ninth Congress, first session, on H.R. 6472, a bill to provide for the transportation of mail by motor vehicles, May 25, June 16, 22, 24, 29, 1965.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The hearings examine the legal and operational framework for allowing private motor carriers to transport mail, which impacts how the U.S. Postal Service manages logistics and contracts with private transportation companies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Common carrier motor vehicle companies

These companies are the subject of the proposed legislation, which would define their role in transporting mail.

U.S. Postal Service

The agency's logistics and transportation contracting methods are the primary focus of the bill.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document contains the transcripts of congressional hearings held in 1965 regarding H.R. 6472, a bill proposed to authorize the transportation of U.S. mail via motor vehicles.

Key Facts

  • The Subcommittee on Postal Operations held five days of hearings between May 25 and June 29, 1965.
  • The hearings focused on H.R. 6472, which proposes changes to how mail is transported by motor vehicles.
  • The legislation specifically addresses the use of common carrier motor vehicles for mail transport.
  • The hearings took place during the first session of the 89th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to discuss and gather testimony regarding H.R. 6472, a bill concerning the transportation of mail by motor vehicles.
When did these hearings take place?
The hearings occurred on May 25, June 16, June 22, June 24, and June 29, 1965.

Why It Matters

The hearings examine the legal and operational framework for allowing private motor carriers to transport mail, which impacts how the U.S. Postal Service manages logistics and contracts with private transportation companies.

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Extended Hearing Schedule

The hearings were spread across five distinct dates over a month, suggesting a thorough review process for the legislation.

Subcommittee on Postal Operations

Connected Entities

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Sources

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  • Controversy10
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