Government affairs
Legislative Updates
Congressional leaders recently released tentative calendars for the first session of the 115th Congress in both chambers, outlining the time members of Congress will spend in Washington and in their districts. The district work periods listed below, which are subject to change, are the best times to schedule meetings with members of Congress to begin building relationships and discussing the issues that matter most to letter carriers.
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House |
Senate |
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday |
Jan. 16 – Jan. 19 |
Jan. 16 |
Presidents’ Day; District working period |
Feb. 20 – Feb. 24 |
Feb. 20 – Feb. 24 |
District working period |
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Mar. 16 – Mar. 17 |
District working period |
Apr. 10 – Apr. 24 |
Apr. 10- Apr. 21 |
District working period |
May 29 – Jun. 2 |
May 29 – Jun. 2 |
Independence Day; District working period |
Jul. 3 – Jul. 7 |
Jul. 3 – Jul. 7 |
Labor Day |
Jul. 31 – Sep. 4 |
Jul. 31 – Sep. 4 |
District working period |
Sep. 18 – Sep. 22 |
Sep. 21 – Sep. 22 |
Columbus Day |
Oct. 9 |
Oct. 9 – Oct. 13 |
Veterans’ Day |
Nov. 10 |
Nov. 10 |
Thanksgiving Day; District working period |
Nov. 20 – Nov. 24 |
Nov. 20 – Nov. 24 |
District working period |
Dec. 18 – Dec. 29 |
Dec. 18 – Dec. 29 |
For a combined House and Senate calendar, click here.