Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the disability to contract with the Post-Office department, now imposed by law on any person or persons, for entering into combinations against said department in relation to contracts therewith, shall in all cases, existing or to exist, cease after the expiration of five years from the time incurred: Provided, That any person incurring said disability a second time shall never be released therefrom.

Approved, March 2, 1849.