Government affairs
Priority Congressional Bills and Resolutions
Below are bills of note for NALC that have been introduced in the 118th Congress. This page will be updated regularly as bills are introduced. Click here for NALC's fact sheets.
House bills
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: 287 (198 Democratic – 89 Republicans)
To repeal provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.
NALC fact sheet
Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Status: Awaiting introduction
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.
NALC fact sheet
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: 16 (14 Democratic – 2 Republicans)
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.
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: 25 (16 Democratic – 9 Republicans)
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.
NALC fact sheet
Senate bill
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: 44 (36 Democratic – 5 Republicans – 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.
NALC fact sheet
