Postal Delivery Accountability Act

1/23/2024, 3:00 PM

Postal Delivery Accountability Act

This bill requires the United States Postal Service (USPS) to review and, to the extent practicable, implement the USPS Office of Inspector General's recommendations contained in the report titled Delivery Operations — Undelivered and Partially Delivered Routes (report number 21–262–R23, dated December 16, 2022). The USPS must implement these recommendations within one year of the bill's enactment.

The Postal Delivery Accountability Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3391, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the efficiency and accountability of the United States Postal Service (USPS) in delivering mail to its customers.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of performance standards for USPS delivery times. This would require the USPS to meet certain benchmarks for delivering mail, such as first-class mail being delivered within a certain number of days. The bill also includes measures to hold the USPS accountable for meeting these standards, such as requiring regular reporting on delivery performance and penalties for failing to meet the standards.

Another important aspect of the Postal Delivery Accountability Act is the requirement for the USPS to conduct regular audits of its operations. These audits would help identify areas where the USPS could improve its efficiency and effectiveness in delivering mail. The bill also includes provisions for the USPS to implement recommendations from these audits to address any issues that are identified. Overall, the Postal Delivery Accountability Act aims to ensure that the USPS is operating in a transparent and accountable manner when it comes to delivering mail. By establishing performance standards, holding the USPS accountable for meeting these standards, and conducting regular audits of its operations, the bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the USPS in delivering mail to its customers.
Congress
118
Number
S - 3391
Introduced on
2023-12-04
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/4/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Postal Delivery Accountability Act

This bill requires the United States Postal Service (USPS) to review and, to the extent practicable, implement the USPS Office of Inspector General's recommendations contained in the report titled Delivery Operations — Undelivered and Partially Delivered Routes (report number 21–262–R23, dated December 16, 2022). The USPS must implement these recommendations within one year of the bill's enactment.

The Postal Delivery Accountability Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3391, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the efficiency and accountability of the United States Postal Service (USPS) in delivering mail to its customers.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of performance standards for USPS delivery times. This would require the USPS to meet certain benchmarks for delivering mail, such as first-class mail being delivered within a certain number of days. The bill also includes measures to hold the USPS accountable for meeting these standards, such as requiring regular reporting on delivery performance and penalties for failing to meet the standards.

Another important aspect of the Postal Delivery Accountability Act is the requirement for the USPS to conduct regular audits of its operations. These audits would help identify areas where the USPS could improve its efficiency and effectiveness in delivering mail. The bill also includes provisions for the USPS to implement recommendations from these audits to address any issues that are identified. Overall, the Postal Delivery Accountability Act aims to ensure that the USPS is operating in a transparent and accountable manner when it comes to delivering mail. By establishing performance standards, holding the USPS accountable for meeting these standards, and conducting regular audits of its operations, the bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the USPS in delivering mail to its customers.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Postal Service to implement recommendations from the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service for improving identification and notification of undelivered and partially delivered routes, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Committee:  Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Bill Update Alert:  To require the Postal Service to implement recommendations from the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service for improving identification and notification of undelivered and partially delivered routes, and for other purposes.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/29/2024

Postal Delivery Accountability Act

This bill requires the United States Postal Service (USPS) to review and, to the extent practicable, implement the USPS Office of Inspector General's recommendations contained in the report...

Latest Action12/4/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.