A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

United States119th CongressSRES-147Senate
Updated: Mar 27, 2025

Summary

This Senate resolution declares that Congress should undertake all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service (USPS) maintains its status as an independent establishment of the Federal Government. The resolution firmly states that the USPS should not be subjected to privatization. The resolution highlights that the USPS is a self-sustaining entity, operating without taxpayer funding, and provides essential services to all communities, including rural areas. It warns that privatization could lead to higher prices and reduced services for customers, potentially jeopardizing the e-commerce sector and critical infrastructure.

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Timeline

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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  2. Introduced in Senate

  3. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1913-1914)

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