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U.S. Postal Service
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73 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.
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No Bonuses for Bad Service Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
- H.Con.Res. 113 (119th) Jul 23, 2026
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
- S.Con.Res. 33 (119th) Apr 29, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H3147-3146)
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- H.R. 7006 (119th) Jan 15, 2026
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2025
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1559, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2025
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1560, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United States.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7101)
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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.
- S.Con.Res. 22 (119th) Sep 16, 2025
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 62. Record Vote Number: 521. (CR S6635-6637)
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.
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Paycheck Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Paycheck Protection Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
- H.R. 758 (119th) Mar 4, 2025
Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Postal Processing Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- S.Con.Res. 7 (119th) Feb 21, 2025
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 87. (text: CR S1119-1125)
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Postal Processing Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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POSTAL Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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POSTAL Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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MAILS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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MAILS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Pony Up Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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USPS Subpoena Authority Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
- S.Con.Res. 41 (118th) Sep 25, 2024
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 252.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 8771 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 459.
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Postal Processing Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Postal Processing Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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POSTAL Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2024
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.
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Pony Up Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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Public Banking Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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MAILS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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MAILS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
- H.R. 4664 (118th) Nov 9, 2023
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4664 would be postponed.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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Paycheck Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Fair Shipping for Non-Contiguous Areas Act of 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E705)
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Postal Police Reform Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.
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USPS Subpoena Authority Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and House Administration, 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.
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Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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