I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 22 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2009 Mr. McHugh (for himself and Mr. Davis of Illinois) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to allow the United States Postal Service to pay its share of contributions for annuitants’ health benefits out of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund.

1.

Government contributions for postal annuitants’ health benefits

(a)

In general

Section 8906(g)(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking shall through September 30, 2016, be paid by the United States Postal Service, and thereafter. (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be effective as of October 1, 2008.