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.
HRES 439 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for keeping the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as an independent federal agency, not subject to privatization. It highlights USPS's constitutional role, self-sustaining nature (relying on service revenue, not taxpayer funds), and its importance to rural communities, e-commerce, and over 600,000 employees. The resolution urges Congress to take action to preserve USPS's independence, emphasizing that privatization could raise prices, reduce services, and harm the nation's mail infrastructure. As a procedural resolution, it does not change law but formally states the House's position.
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Introduced May 23, 2023
Last action May 23, 2023
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May 23, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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May 23, 2023
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1 primary · 138 co-sponsors
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Stephen F. Lynch
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
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Adam Smith
DDemocratic
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Al Green
DDemocratic
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
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Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
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Ami Bera
DDemocratic
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Andy Kim
DDemocratic
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Angie Craig
DDemocratic
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