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United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act

USA118th CongressHR-3721| House 
| Updated: 5/25/2023
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (26)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3287
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
May 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.
Sep 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5069
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2517
    United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3287
    United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act


  • May 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.


  • September 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5069
    Introduced in Senate

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-5069: United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act

United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act

USA118th CongressHR-3721| House 
| Updated: 5/25/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3287
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
May 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.
Sep 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5069
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2517
    United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3287
    United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act


  • May 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.


  • September 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5069
    Introduced in Senate
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (26)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-5069: United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted