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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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.
4/2/2025, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill SRES 147
Bill 119 S.Res. 147 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that expresses the Senate's belief that the United States Postal Service (USPS) should remain an independent establishment of the Federal Government and should not be subject to privatization. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the USPS as a vital public service that provides affordable and reliable mail delivery to all Americans, regardless of their location or economic status.
The resolution calls on Congress to take all necessary steps to ensure that the USPS remains a government-run entity, free from privatization efforts that could potentially harm the service's ability to fulfill its mission. It highlights the USPS's role in connecting communities, facilitating commerce, and supporting small businesses across the country.
The resolution also acknowledges the challenges facing the USPS, including financial difficulties and changes in the way people communicate and conduct business. It calls on Congress to work together to find solutions that will strengthen the USPS and ensure its long-term viability as a public service. Overall, Bill 119 S.Res. 147 underscores the Senate's commitment to preserving the USPS as an essential public institution that serves the American people and plays a crucial role in the nation's economy and infrastructure.
The resolution calls on Congress to take all necessary steps to ensure that the USPS remains a government-run entity, free from privatization efforts that could potentially harm the service's ability to fulfill its mission. It highlights the USPS's role in connecting communities, facilitating commerce, and supporting small businesses across the country.
The resolution also acknowledges the challenges facing the USPS, including financial difficulties and changes in the way people communicate and conduct business. It calls on Congress to work together to find solutions that will strengthen the USPS and ensure its long-term viability as a public service. Overall, Bill 119 S.Res. 147 underscores the Senate's commitment to preserving the USPS as an essential public institution that serves the American people and plays a crucial role in the nation's economy and infrastructure.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 147
Bill SRES 147 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill SRES 147 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 27, 2025. Bill SRES 147's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1913-1914) as of March 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 147
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 147
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 147
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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

Izabella Matthews
1,155
1 year ago
I don't like this bill, it might mess with my mail. Who does this help?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 147
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