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United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act

USA117th CongressS-1663| Senate 
| Updated: 5/17/2021
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (4)
John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 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. A state, local, or tribal government may bring a civil action against the USPS in U.S. district court for a violation of a law of the state, locality, or tribe regarding the sale, mailing, transportation, or importation of alcoholic beverages. The USPS shall be liable to the same extent as a private individual under like circumstances but shall not be liable for interest prior to judgment or for punitive damages.
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Timeline
May 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3287
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • May 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • November 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3287
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3287: 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 CongressS-1663| Senate 
| Updated: 5/17/2021
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. A state, local, or tribal government may bring a civil action against the USPS in U.S. district court for a violation of a law of the state, locality, or tribe regarding the sale, mailing, transportation, or importation of alcoholic beverages. The USPS shall be liable to the same extent as a private individual under like circumstances but shall not be liable for interest prior to judgment or for punitive damages.
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Timeline
May 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3287
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • May 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • November 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3287
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (4)
John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3287: 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