Government affairs

House bills

Protect Our Letter Carriers Act - H.R. 7629
Status: Introduced by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Greg Landsman (D-OH) on March 13, 2024
Co-sponsors: 137 (115 Democratic – 22 Republican)

To facilitate the implementation of security measures undertaken by the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes.
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Social Security Fairness Act - H.R. 82
Status: PASSED with a 327-75 vote on Nov. 12 and in the Senate on Dec. 21; awaiting president's signature to become law
Co-sponsors: 330 (210 Democratic – 120 Republican)

To repeal provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.
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Federal Retirement Fairness Act - H.R. 5995
Status: Introduced by Reps. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), David Valadao (R-CA) and Don Bacon (R-NE)
Co-sponsors: 130 (105 Democratic - 25 Republican)

Would allow certain federal employees to make catch-up retirement contributions for time spent as non-career employees after Dec. 31, 1988, thus making such time creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
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Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Worker Act - H.R. 618
Status: Reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce (July 5, 2024)
Co-sponsors: 55 (42 Democratic – 13 Republican)

To expand the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.
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USPS Shipping Equity Act - H.R. 3721
Status: Introduced by Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) on May 5, 2023
Co-sponsors: 23 (20 Democratic – 3 Republican)

To amend title 18, United States Code, and title 39, United States Code, to provide the United States Postal Service the authority to mail alcoholic beverages, and for other purposes.
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House resolution

Door delivery - H. Res. 376
Status: Introduced by Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Sandford Bishop (D-GA) on May 9, 2023
Co-sponsors: 56 (36 Democratic – 20 Republican)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.
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Senate bills

Protect Our Letter Carriers Act - S. 4356
Status: Introduced by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO)
Co-sponsors: 2 (1 Democratic – 1 Republican)

To facilitate the implementation of security measures undertaken by the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes.
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Social Security Fairness Act - S. 597
Status: PASSED with a 76-20 vote on Dec. 12 and in the House on Nov. 12; awaiting president's signature to become law
Co-sponsors: 62 (46 Democratic – 13 Republican – 3 Independent)

To repeal provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.
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Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act - S. 131
Status: Reported by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (Sept. 25, 2024)
Co-sponsors: 8 (6 Democratic – 1 Republican – 1 Independent)

To expand the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.
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USPS Shipping Equity Act - S. 5069
Status: Introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-WA) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Co-sponsors: 3 (3 Democratic – 0 Republican)

To amend title 18, United States Code, and title 39, United States Code, to provide the United States Postal Service the authority to mail alcoholic beverages, and for other purposes.
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