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Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
5/11/2023, 3:46 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3076
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a Postal Service Health Benefits Program, which would require future postal retirees to enroll in Medicare in order to reduce the financial burden on the USPS. Additionally, the bill would require the USPS to pre-fund its retiree health benefits, a requirement that has been a major source of financial strain for the agency in recent years.
The bill also includes provisions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the USPS, such as requiring the agency to develop a plan to modernize its infrastructure and operations. Additionally, the bill would require the USPS to provide more transparency and accountability in its financial reporting and decision-making processes. Overall, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the financial challenges facing the USPS and ensuring the long-term viability of the agency. It includes a range of reforms and changes designed to improve the financial stability and efficiency of the USPS, while also ensuring that it continues to provide high-quality mail delivery services to the American public.
Congressional Summary of HR 3076
Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
This bill addresses the finances and operations of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
The bill requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish the Postal Service Health Benefits Program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under which OPM may contract with carriers to offer health benefits plans for USPS employees and retirees.
The bill provides for coordinated enrollment of retirees under this program and Medicare.
The bill repeals the requirement that the USPS annually prepay future retirement health benefits.
Additionally, the USPS may establish a program to enter into agreements with an agency of any state government, local government, or tribal government, and with other government agencies, to provide certain nonpostal products and services that reasonably contribute to the costs of the USPS and meet other specified criteria.
The USPS must develop and maintain a publicly available dashboard to track service performance and must report regularly on its operations and financial condition.
The Postal Regulatory Commission must annually submit to the USPS a budget of its expenses. It must also conduct a study to identify the causes and effects of postal inefficiencies relating to flats (e.g., large envelopes).
The USPS Office of Inspector General shall perform oversight of the Postal Regulatory Commission.
