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United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act

USA117th CongressHR-3287| House 
| Updated: 11/9/2021
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (49)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Al Lawson (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Tom Rice (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act This bill authorizes the mailing of alcoholic beverages by certain entities in accordance with the delivery requirements otherwise applicable to a privately carried shipment. The authorization applies to an entity (including a winery, brewery, beverage distilled spirits plant, or other wholesaler, distributer, importer, or retailer of alcoholic beverages) that has registered with, obtained a permit from, or obtained approval of an application from the Department of the Treasury. The bill directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to prescribe regulations (1) requiring direct delivery to a duly authorized agent at a postal facility or to the addressee, who must be at least 21 years of age and present a valid, government-issued photo identification at the time of delivery; (2) prohibiting such alcoholic beverages from being for resale or any other commercial purpose; and (3) requiring such entity to certify that the mailing is not in violation of applicable laws or regulations and to provide other information as directed by the USPS. The U.S. district courts shall have jurisdiction to render judgment upon any claim brought by a state, local, or tribal government against the USPS of a violation of state, local, or tribal law regarding the sale, mailing, transportation, or importation of alcoholic beverages into any U.S. state, territory, or district. The USPS shall not be liable for interest prior to judgment or for punitive damages.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2517
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
May 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1663
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2021
Introduced in House
May 17, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2517
    United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act


  • May 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1663
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-1663: United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlcoholic beveragesCivil actions and liabilityGovernment liabilityPostal serviceSales and excise taxesState and local taxationU.S. Postal Service

United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act

USA117th CongressHR-3287| House 
| Updated: 11/9/2021
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act This bill authorizes the mailing of alcoholic beverages by certain entities in accordance with the delivery requirements otherwise applicable to a privately carried shipment. The authorization applies to an entity (including a winery, brewery, beverage distilled spirits plant, or other wholesaler, distributer, importer, or retailer of alcoholic beverages) that has registered with, obtained a permit from, or obtained approval of an application from the Department of the Treasury. The bill directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to prescribe regulations (1) requiring direct delivery to a duly authorized agent at a postal facility or to the addressee, who must be at least 21 years of age and present a valid, government-issued photo identification at the time of delivery; (2) prohibiting such alcoholic beverages from being for resale or any other commercial purpose; and (3) requiring such entity to certify that the mailing is not in violation of applicable laws or regulations and to provide other information as directed by the USPS. The U.S. district courts shall have jurisdiction to render judgment upon any claim brought by a state, local, or tribal government against the USPS of a violation of state, local, or tribal law regarding the sale, mailing, transportation, or importation of alcoholic beverages into any U.S. state, territory, or district. The USPS shall not be liable for interest prior to judgment or for punitive damages.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2517
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
May 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1663
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2021
Introduced in House
May 17, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2517
    United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act


  • May 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1663
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (49)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Al Lawson (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Tom Rice (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-1663: United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlcoholic beveragesCivil actions and liabilityGovernment liabilityPostal serviceSales and excise taxesState and local taxationU.S. Postal Service