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A bill to improve postal operations, service, and transparency.

USA115th CongressS-2629| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2018
Thomas R. Carper

Thomas R. Carper

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (5)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Heidi Heitkamp (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Claire McCaskill (Democratic)Pat Roberts (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Postal Service Reform Act of 2018 This bill directs the Office of Personnel Management to establish the Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHBP) within the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program for all postal employees and annuitants. All Medicare-eligible postal annuitants and employees enrolled in PSHBP must also enroll in Medicare, including parts A, B, and D. The bill eliminates the existing statutory pension payment schedule, cancels any outstanding payments, and amortizes payments over 40 years. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) may establish a program to enter into agreements with an agency of any state government, local government, or tribal government to provide property and services on behalf of such agencies for non-commercial products and services. Distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages shall be considered mailable if specified conditions apply. The USPS shall submit to its Board of Governors: (1) a plan describing the actions it intends to take to achieve long-term solvency, and (2) a financial plan and budget consistent with that goal. The USPS must establish reasonable targets for performance to ensure that mail service for postal customers meets the service standards for market-dominant products. There is established within USPS the position of Chief Innovation Officer. The USPS must submit to Congress and to the Postal Regulatory Commission a comprehensive strategy for maximizing revenues through innovative products and services. The bill provides for emergency suspensions of post offices. There is established in the USPS the Office of the Inspector General.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2018
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 22, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2018
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 366.
  • March 22, 2018
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 22, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2018
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 366.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7019: To authorize the United States Postal Service to provide certain nonpostal property, products, and services on behalf of State, local, and tribal governments.
  • HR 115-6076: To restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-3532: A bill to authorize the United States Postal Service to provide certain nonpostal property, products, and services on behalf of State, local, and tribal governments.
  • HR 115-756: To restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail, and for other purposes.

A bill to improve postal operations, service, and transparency.

USA115th CongressS-2629| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2018
Postal Service Reform Act of 2018 This bill directs the Office of Personnel Management to establish the Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHBP) within the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program for all postal employees and annuitants. All Medicare-eligible postal annuitants and employees enrolled in PSHBP must also enroll in Medicare, including parts A, B, and D. The bill eliminates the existing statutory pension payment schedule, cancels any outstanding payments, and amortizes payments over 40 years. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) may establish a program to enter into agreements with an agency of any state government, local government, or tribal government to provide property and services on behalf of such agencies for non-commercial products and services. Distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages shall be considered mailable if specified conditions apply. The USPS shall submit to its Board of Governors: (1) a plan describing the actions it intends to take to achieve long-term solvency, and (2) a financial plan and budget consistent with that goal. The USPS must establish reasonable targets for performance to ensure that mail service for postal customers meets the service standards for market-dominant products. There is established within USPS the position of Chief Innovation Officer. The USPS must submit to Congress and to the Postal Regulatory Commission a comprehensive strategy for maximizing revenues through innovative products and services. The bill provides for emergency suspensions of post offices. There is established in the USPS the Office of the Inspector General.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2018
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 22, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2018
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 366.
  • March 22, 2018
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 22, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2018
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 366.
Thomas R. Carper

Thomas R. Carper

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (5)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Heidi Heitkamp (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Claire McCaskill (Democratic)Pat Roberts (Republican)

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7019: To authorize the United States Postal Service to provide certain nonpostal property, products, and services on behalf of State, local, and tribal governments.
  • HR 115-6076: To restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-3532: A bill to authorize the United States Postal Service to provide certain nonpostal property, products, and services on behalf of State, local, and tribal governments.
  • HR 115-756: To restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted