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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.
2/26/2025, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 70
Bill 119 H.Res. 70, 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, especially in rural and underserved areas.
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 119 H.Res. 70 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.
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, especially in rural and underserved areas.
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 119 H.Res. 70 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 70
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.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 70
Bill HRES 70 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since January 28, 2025. Bill HRES 70 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HRES 70's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of January 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 70
Total Number of Sponsors
15Democrat Sponsors
15Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
983Democrat Cosponsors
924Republican Cosponsors
59Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 70
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.
Comments
Westyn Cooke
668
1 year ago
I think this is a bad idea. We need to keep it the way it is.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 70
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