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Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act

USA116th CongressS-4174| Senate 
| Updated: 7/2/2020
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (21)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Doug Jones (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Joe Manchin (Independent)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Pat Roberts (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act This bill provides emergency funding for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Specifically, it establishes and makes appropriations to a Postal Service COVID-19 Emergency Fund from which the Department of the Treasury shall transfer up to $25 billion certified by the USPS as necessary to cover lost revenue or operational expenses resulting from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Treasury shall lend the USPS, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, up to $10 billion at the request of the USPS subject to the terms and conditions of the note purchase agreement between the USPS and the Federal Financing Bank in effect on September 29, 2018. The USPS shall, in coordination with its Board of Governors, develop a plan to ensure the long-term solvency of the USPS.
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Timeline
Jul 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4226-4227)
Aug 28, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8123
Introduced in House
  • July 2, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 2, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4226-4227)


  • August 28, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8123
    Introduced in House

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8123: Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act
AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesPostal serviceU.S. Postal ServiceWorker safety and health

Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act

USA116th CongressS-4174| Senate 
| Updated: 7/2/2020
Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act This bill provides emergency funding for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Specifically, it establishes and makes appropriations to a Postal Service COVID-19 Emergency Fund from which the Department of the Treasury shall transfer up to $25 billion certified by the USPS as necessary to cover lost revenue or operational expenses resulting from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Treasury shall lend the USPS, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, up to $10 billion at the request of the USPS subject to the terms and conditions of the note purchase agreement between the USPS and the Federal Financing Bank in effect on September 29, 2018. The USPS shall, in coordination with its Board of Governors, develop a plan to ensure the long-term solvency of the USPS.
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Timeline
Jul 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4226-4227)
Aug 28, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8123
Introduced in House
  • July 2, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 2, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4226-4227)


  • August 28, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8123
    Introduced in House
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (21)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Doug Jones (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Joe Manchin (Independent)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Pat Roberts (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8123: Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesPostal serviceU.S. Postal ServiceWorker safety and health