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US HR7527

US HR7527
Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2024


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Introduced
03/05/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
05/07/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To direct the United States Postal Service to issue regulations requiring Postal Service employees and contractors to report to the Postal Service traffic crashes involving vehicles carrying mail that result in injury or death, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2024, directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to issue regulations requiring USPS employees and contractors to report to the USPS any traffic crashes involving vehicles carrying mail that result in injury or death. The regulations would establish mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance with the reporting requirements, and the USPS would maintain a continuously updated internal database with comprehensive information related to these crashes. The USPS would also be required to publish an annual public report summarizing the information, including aggregated statistics, trends, and analysis, while protecting the privacy of individuals. The bill also outlines penalties for contractors who fail to report crashes within the prescribed timeline.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 05/07/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Postal Service Issues
Transportation
  • ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety

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