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Postal Delivery Accountability Act
1/23/2024, 3:00 PM
Summary of Bill S 3391
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of S 3391
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 3391
Bill S 3391 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 4, 2023. Bill S 3391 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 4, 2023. Bill S 3391's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of December 4, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3391
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3391
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3391
Postal Delivery Accountability Act
Postal Delivery Accountability Act
A 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3391
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