Biden announces intent to nominate Gordon Hartogensis to USPS BOG
On Sept. 9, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Gordon Hartogensis to serve on the United States Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).
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House bills
Protect Our Letter Carriers Act - H.R. 7629
Status: Introduced by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Greg Landsman (D-OH) on March 13, 2024
Co-sponsors: 111 (92 Democratic – 19 Republican)
To facilitate the implementation of security measures undertaken by the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes.
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Social Security Fairness Act - H.R. 82
Status: Introduced by Reps. Garrett Graves (R-LA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) on Jan. 9, 2023
Co-sponsors: 325 (210 Democratic – 115 Republican)
To repeal provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.
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Federal Retirement Fairness Act - H.R. 5995
Status: Introduced by Reps. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), David Valadao (R-CA) and Don Bacon (R-NE)
Co-sponsors: 120 (95 Democratic - 25 Republican)
Would allow certain federal employees to make catch-up retirement contributions for time spent as non-career employees after Dec. 31, 1988, thus making such time creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
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Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Worker Act - H.R. 618
Status: Introduced by Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Joe Courtney (D-CT) on Jan. 30, 2023
Co-sponsors: 55 (42 Democratic – 13 Republican)
To expand the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.
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USPS Shipping Equity Act - H.R. 3721
Status: Introduced by Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) on May 5, 2023
Co-sponsors: 22 (19 Democratic – 3 Republican)
To amend title 18, United States Code, and title 39, United States Code, to provide the United States Postal Service the authority to mail alcoholic beverages, and for other purposes.
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House resolution
Door delivery - H. Res. 376
Status: Introduced by Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Sandford Bishop (D-GA) on May 9, 2023
Co-sponsors: 53 (34 Democratic – 19 Republican)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.
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Senate bills
Protect Our Letter Carriers Act - S. 4356
Status: Introduced by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO)
Co-sponsors: 2 (1 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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Social Security Fairness Act - S. 597
Status: Introduced by Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) on March 1, 2023
Co-sponsors: 62 (46 Democratic – 13 Republican – 3 Independent)
To repeal provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.
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Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act - S. 131
Status: Introduced by Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) on Jan. 30, 2023
Co-sponsors: 5 (3 Democratic – 1 Republican – 1 Independent)
To expand the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.
Fact sheet
Legislative Updates
Ask your representative to sign the H.R. 82 discharge petition
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Rep. Garrett Graves (R-LA) are leading a discharge petition on the Social Security Fairness Act (H. R. 82).
View PostPresident Biden sends two USPS BOG nominees to Senate, ignores postal pension issue
On July 25, President Biden nominated Val Demings and William Zollars to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).
View PostHouse committee advances bill to expand access for federal workers injured on the job
On July 5, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce reported the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 618). This action follows the June 13 committee markup of the bill.
View PostPublic Service Freedom to Negotiate Act introduced
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) led the Senate bill with 30 original co-sponsors, and Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) introduced the House version with 87 original co-sponsors.
View PostProtect Our Letter Carriers Act introduced in Senate
On May 16, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 7629/S. 4356).
View PostHouse committee holds second hearing on WEP and GPO repeal
On April 16, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security held a hearing on the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
View PostSenate committee holds hearing on Postal Service oversight
On April 16, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing on oversight of the Postal Service.
View PostProtect Our Letter Carriers Act introduced in House
On March 13, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (POLCA) (H.R. 7629) was introduced in the House by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Greg Landsman (D-OH).
View PostPresident Biden announces intent to nominate Marty Walsh to USPS Board of Governors
On Feb. 29, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Marty Walsh to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).
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