Should Congress establish the Postal Service Health Benefits Program?

Health Transportation and Public Works
Postal Service Reform Act (H.R. 3076)
This bill has Passed the House of Representatives
Bill Summary

This bill would eliminate a requirement that the United States Postal Service (USPS) set aside funds to cover future retiree health benefits of all current employees, regardless of age. Instead, under this bill, the Office of Personnel Management would establish the Postal Service Health Benefits Program and coordinate enrollment with Medicare. This bill would also authorize the USPS to enter into agreements with state, local, and tribal governments to provide non-postal services to the public (i.e. fishing licenses). This bill also mandates that the USPS create performance targets and publish regular reports of operations and finances on its website. Lastly, this bill requires the Postal Regulatory Commission to identify inefficiencies and submit an annual budget to the USPS. Sponsor: Rep. Carolyn Maloney (Democrat, New York, District 12)
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Proponents say

•    "This landmark legislation will make foundational reforms and add transparency to ensure the Postal Service provides the high quality of service Americans expect and deserve.  Ultimately, this bill will preserve and strengthen the Postal Service, one of our nation’s most vital and respected institutions." Source: Rep. Carolyn Maloney (Democrat, New York, District 12)


•    "The Postal Service Reform Act, coupled with Postmaster General DeJoy’s business reform plan, will help put USPS on the road to fiscal stability, make it more efficient and sustainable for generations, and ensure continued service to the American people." Source: Rep. James Comer (Republican, Kentucky, District 1)


•    "I’m proud to help introduce this comprehensive bipartisan legislation which will assist the USPS as it expands and evolves to meet the needs of all Americans. This legislation removes an unnecessary pre-funding requirement, streamlines employee Medicare plans, codifies a 6-days-a-week delivery standard, and expands the number of services that the USPS can provide to communities, including hunting and fishing licensing." Source: Sen. Jacky Rosen (Democrat, Nevada)

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