Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025

3/7/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 758

Bill 119 hr 758, also known as the Postal Service Safety, Efficiency, and Accountability Act, aims to improve safety measures within the United States Postal Service (USPS). The bill directs the USPS to create regulations that require USPS employees and contractors to report any traffic crashes involving vehicles carrying mail that result in injury or death.

The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the USPS is aware of any accidents involving their vehicles so that they can take appropriate action to prevent future incidents and ensure the safety of their employees and the public. By requiring employees and contractors to report these crashes, the USPS can better track and analyze safety trends, implement necessary training programs, and make any needed improvements to their operations.

Overall, Bill 119 hr 758 seeks to enhance the safety, efficiency, and accountability of the USPS when it comes to handling traffic crashes involving vehicles carrying mail. This legislation aims to protect the well-being of USPS employees, contractors, and the general public, while also promoting transparency and responsibility within the organization.

Congressional Summary of HR 758

Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue regulations to mandate collecting, tracking, and publicly reporting information related to deaths and injuries resulting from traffic crashes involving vehicles transporting mail.  

The bill also requires (1) Postal Service employees and contractors to report within three days any traffic crash involving a vehicle used in the transportation of mail and resulting in injury or death, (2) the Postal Service to maintain an internal database that includes comprehensive information related to such injuries and deaths, and (3) the Postal Service to provide an annual report to the public summarizing such injuries and deaths. 

Current Status of Bill HR 758

Bill HR 758 is currently in the status of Passed in House since March 3, 2025. Bill HR 758 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025.  Bill HR 758's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 758

Total Number of Sponsors
11
Democrat Sponsors
11
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 758

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 758

To direct the United States Postal Service to issue regulations requiring Postal Service employees and contractors to report to the Postal Service traffic crashes involving vehicles carrying mail that result in injury or death, and for other purposes.To direct the United States Postal Service to issue regulations requiring Postal Service employees and contractors to report to the Postal Service traffic crashes involving vehicles carrying mail that result in injury or death, and for other purposes.
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