Government affairs
Legislative Updates
Congress has adjourned for spring recess and will not return to Washington, DC, until April 28. Both chambers left with significant legislative work still pending, most notably finalizing the federal budget, setting the stage for a busy session when lawmakers return in two weeks.
Just before the recess, the House approved a budget blueprint (H. Con. Res. 14), breaking a deadlock between the chambers over how to move forward with President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda and marking the first step in the reconciliation process. With a Republican trifecta, the budget reconciliation process allows legislation to pass with a simple majority and bypass Democratic opposition. When Congress returns, lawmakers will begin drafting legislation according to the reconciliation instructions.
When Congress reconvenes, the agenda will also include continued debate on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, a measure expected to contain provisions that impact the Postal Service.
Congressional recess is an excellent time to schedule district meetings with your representatives to help increase co-sponsors for our anti-privatization resolution (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147), the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 1065/S. 463) and the Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 1522).
Currently, the House anti-privatization resolution has 194 co-sponsors. The goal is to surpass 218 co-sponsors and have a majority of House members supporting our cause.
All NALC members are encouraged to use this recess period to connect with their members of Congress and help build co-sponsors for our priority legislation.
