Bill
Bill > S1208
summary
Introduced
05/23/2017
05/23/2017
In Committee
07/26/2017
07/26/2017
Crossed Over
12/22/2017
12/22/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Strengthening the Department of Homeland Security Secure Mail Initiative Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide for an option under which a person to whom a document is sent under the Secure Mail Initiative may elect to have the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) use the Hold for Pickup service or the Signature Confirmation service in delivering the document. DHS shall require payment of a fee for such services, which shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account and used to cover DHS and USPS costs of providing such services. The USPS: (1) may promulgate regulations that minimize such costs and do not require it to incur additional expenses that are not recoverable, and (2) shall notify DHS of any changes to such services. If DHS determines that substantially similar services offered by a private carrier would provide better service and value than the USPS services, it may discontinue use of the USPS services and enter into a contract with the private carrier. (Sec. 4) DHS must report to Congress within two years of this bill's enactment describing the implementation of requirements under this bill, the fee imposed, and the number of times during the previous year that a person used a service under this bill.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide an option under the Secure Mail Initiative for recipients of documents to choose to have the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) use the Hold for Pickup or Signature Confirmation service for delivery. DHS must charge a fee to cover the costs of these services, which will be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account and used to pay for DHS and USPS expenses. The USPS can promulgate regulations to minimize costs, but cannot require additional unrecoverable expenses. If DHS determines that a private carrier could provide better service and value than the USPS, it may discontinue using the USPS and instead contract with the private carrier. DHS must report to Congress within two years on the implementation of these requirements, the fees charged, and the usage of the services.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 12/22/2017)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...