Joe Manchin: “I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…”

“I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To extend the moratorium on the closing and consolidation of postal facilities or post offices, station, or branches) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. __. MORATORIUM ON CLOSING AND CONSOLIDATING POSTAL FACILITIES OR POST OFFICES, STATIONS, OR BRANCHES. (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``postal facility'' has the same meaning as in section 404(f) of title 39, United States Code, as added by this Act. (b) Moratorium.--Notwithstanding section 404 of title 39, United States Code, as amended by this Act, or any other provision of law, the Postal Service may not close or consolidate a postal facility or post office, station, or branch, except as required for the immediate protection of health and safety, before the later of-- (1) the date on which the Postal Service establishes the retail service standards under section 203 of this Act; and (2) the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Conforming Provision.--Section 205(b) of this Act shall have no force or effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from West Virginia is recognized for 1 minute.”