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Introduced
12/03/2019
12/03/2019
In Committee
12/03/2019
12/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to repeal the requirement that the United States Postal Service prepay future retirement benefits, and for other purposes. This bill repeals the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service annually prepay future retirement health benefits.
AI Summary
This bill, the USPS Fairness Act, repeals the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) annually prepay future retirement health benefits. The USPS has been required to make these prepayments since 2006, which has contributed to the agency's financial challenges. This bill aims to alleviate this financial burden and provide the USPS with more flexibility in managing its operations and finances.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Steve Daines (R)*,
Ben Cardin (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
John Hoeven (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 12/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2965/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2965/BILLS-116s2965is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2965/BILLS-116s2965is.pdf.pdf |
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