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Introduced
05/19/2021
05/19/2021
In Committee
05/19/2021
05/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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)
Gary Peters (D)*,
Roy Blunt (R),
Richard Burr (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Tom Carper (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Tim Kaine (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
Jerry Moran (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Alex Padilla (D),
Rob Portman (R),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Jon Tester (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 05/19/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1720/all-info | 05/20/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1720/BILLS-117s1720is.pdf | 06/12/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1720/BILLS-117s1720is.pdf.pdf | 06/12/2021 |
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