Postal Police Reform Act of 2023
3/6/2024, 11:08 AMSummary of Bill S 3356
The Postal Police Reform Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3356, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at reforming the United States Postal Service (USPS) police force. The bill seeks to address issues related to the training, oversight, and accountability of postal police officers.One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of minimum training standards for postal police officers. This includes requirements for de-escalation techniques, cultural competency training, and use of force policies. The bill also calls for the creation of a national database to track incidents of the use of force by postal police officers.
In addition, the Postal Police Reform Act of 2023 aims to improve oversight and accountability within the USPS police force. The bill requires the USPS to conduct regular audits of its police department and to report on the findings to Congress. It also mandates the creation of a civilian oversight board to review complaints against postal police officers and ensure transparency in the disciplinary process. Overall, the goal of the Postal Police Reform Act of 2023 is to promote professionalism, accountability, and transparency within the USPS police force. By implementing these reforms, the bill aims to improve the relationship between postal police officers and the communities they serve, ultimately enhancing public trust in the USPS law enforcement agency.
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Current Status of Bill S 3356
Bill S 3356 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 29, 2023. Bill S 3356 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 29, 2023. Bill S 3356's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5676) as of November 29, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3356
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
30Democrat Cosponsors
22Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3356
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Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3356
Postal Police Reform Act of 2023A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify the role and duties of United States Postal Service police officers, and for other purposes.A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify the role and duties of United States Postal Service police officers, and for other purposes.Postal Police Reform Act of 2023Comments
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