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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-147| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (7)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
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  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution declares that Congress should undertake all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service (USPS) maintains its status as an independent establishment of the Federal Government. The resolution firmly states that the USPS should not be subjected to privatization. The resolution highlights that the USPS is a self-sustaining entity, operating without taxpayer funding, and provides essential services to all communities, including rural areas. It warns that privatization could lead to higher prices and reduced services for customers, potentially jeopardizing the e-commerce sector and critical infrastructure.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-99
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-633
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.
Jan 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-70
Submitted in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1913-1914)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-99
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-633
    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.


  • January 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-70
    Submitted in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1913-1914)

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-70: 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.

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.

USA119th CongressSRES-147| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
This Senate resolution declares that Congress should undertake all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service (USPS) maintains its status as an independent establishment of the Federal Government. The resolution firmly states that the USPS should not be subjected to privatization. The resolution highlights that the USPS is a self-sustaining entity, operating without taxpayer funding, and provides essential services to all communities, including rural areas. It warns that privatization could lead to higher prices and reduced services for customers, potentially jeopardizing the e-commerce sector and critical infrastructure.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-99
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-633
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.
Jan 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-70
Submitted in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1913-1914)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-99
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-633
    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.


  • January 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-70
    Submitted in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1913-1914)
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (7)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-70: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted