Senate committee holds hearing on USPS BOG nominees
Today, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) held a hearing on USPS Board of Governors (BOG) nominations.
View PostProtect 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: 134 (112 Democratic – 22 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: 330 (210 Democratic – 120 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: 130 (105 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: Reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce (July 5, 2024)
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: 23 (20 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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Door delivery - H. Res. 376
Status: Introduced by Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Sandford Bishop (D-GA) on May 9, 2023
Co-sponsors: 55 (36 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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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: Reported by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (Sept. 25, 2024)
Co-sponsors: 8 (6 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.
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USPS Shipping Equity Act - S. 5069
Status: Introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-WA) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Co-sponsors: 3 (3 Democratic – 0 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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Today, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) held a hearing on USPS Board of Governors (BOG) nominations.
View PostNALC President Brian L. Renfroe released the following statement regarding the Social Security Fairness Act.
View Post“This is a major win for letter carriers and other federal annuitants who have been victimized by the WEP and GPO for decades,” NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said.
View PostContact your representative through NALC’s Legislative Action Center, or call (202) 224-3121.
Today, the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government held an oversight hearing on the Postal Service’s role and readiness in the upcoming election.
View PostToday, the discharge petition for the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) reached 218 signers, an important step to bring the legislation to the House floor for a vote.
View PostNALC members are encouraged to join the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) for their nationwide day of action on Oct. 1.
View PostToday, Sen. Merkley (D-OR) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act (S.5069).
View PostOn Sept. 9, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Gordon Hartogensis to serve on the United States Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).
View PostRep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Rep. Garrett Graves (R-LA) are leading a discharge petition on the Social Security Fairness Act (H. R. 82).
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