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US S1720

US S1720
Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 USPS Fairness Act


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Introduced
05/19/2021
In Committee
05/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, aims to provide stability and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service (USPS). The key provisions include: establishing a separate Postal Service Health Benefits Program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program; modifying USPS retiree health benefit funding requirements; allowing USPS to provide certain nonpostal services to state/local governments and other agencies; requiring performance targets and public transparency of USPS service standards; maintaining an integrated delivery network at least six days per week; reviewing USPS cost attribution guidelines; increasing funding for rural newspaper discounts; changing USPS transportation policies; and providing the USPS Inspector General with oversight over the Postal Regulatory Commission.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 05/19/2021)

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