Congress reintroduces bipartisan Protect Our Letter Carriers Act
Today, bipartisan lawmakers in the House and Senate reintroduced the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (POLCA) (H.R. 1065/S. 463).
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House bill
Protect Our Letter Carriers Act - H.R. 1065
Status: Introduced by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Greg Landsman (D-OH) on Feb. 6, 2025
Co-sponsors: 4 (2 Democratic – 2 Republican)
To facilitate the implementation of security measures undertaken by the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes.
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House resolution
Anti-privatization resolution - H. Res. 70
Status: Introduced by Reps. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) and Nick LaLota (R-NY) on Jan.28, 2025
Co-sponsors: 102 (97 Democratic – 5 Republican)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
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Senate bill
Protect Our Letter Carriers Act - S. 463
Status: Introduced by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) on Feb. 6, 2025
Co-sponsors: 1 (0 Democratic – 1 Republican)
To facilitate the implementation of security measures undertaken by the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes.
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Legislative Updates
Social Security Fairness Act implementation information
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has created a web page for updates and frequently asked questions regarding the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act.
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President Brian Renfroe, other labor leaders, and members of Congress will speak at the event.
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View PostSenate back in session; ask your senators to bring H.R. 82 to the floor
Call (202) 224-3121 and ask your senators to bring H.R. 82 to the floor and support its passage.
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