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.

12/20/2023, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 439

Bill 118 H.Res. 439, titled "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," is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives.

The purpose of this resolution is to emphasize the importance of maintaining the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a government-run entity and to prevent any efforts to privatize it. The resolution highlights the essential role that the USPS plays in providing mail and package delivery services to all Americans, regardless of their location or economic status.

The resolution calls on Congress to take all necessary steps to protect the USPS from any attempts to privatize or dismantle it. This includes ensuring that the USPS remains financially stable and able to continue providing affordable and reliable mail services to the American people. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 439 underscores the bipartisan support for keeping the USPS as a public institution and urges Congress to prioritize the preservation of this vital service for the benefit of all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HRES 439

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government.

Current Status of Bill HRES 439

Bill HRES 439 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2023. Bill HRES 439 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2023.  Bill HRES 439's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of May 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 439

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 439

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Executive agency funding and structurePostal serviceU.S. Postal Service

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 439

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.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.
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