What is the current status of HRES 70?

HRES 70 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HRES 70?

HRES 70 was sponsored by Stephen Lynch (D), Rep.

Protects the Postal Service from Privatization

IntroducedJanuary 28, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and PoliticsExecutive agency funding and structurePostal serviceU.S. Postal Service

Why This Matters

This resolution states that Congress should take steps to keep the United States Postal Service independent and prevent it from being privatized.

If you rely on the Postal Service, this resolution aims to keep it independent and affordable for everyone.

Who this affects

postal workers · rural customers · mailing industry

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution expresses strong support for keeping the United States Postal Service independent.
2It emphasizes that the Postal Service does not rely on taxpayer money and is self-sustaining.
3The resolution highlights the Postal Service's role in providing affordable mail services to all communities.
4It points out that privatization could lead to higher prices and fewer services, especially in rural areas.
5The resolution notes the Postal Service's importance to the economy and its employment of many veterans.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government.

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Protects the Postal Service from Privatization

IntroducedJanuary 28, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and PoliticsExecutive agency funding and structurePostal serviceU.S. Postal Service

Why This Matters

This resolution states that Congress should take steps to keep the United States Postal Service independent and prevent it from being privatized.

If you rely on the Postal Service, this resolution aims to keep it independent and affordable for everyone.

Who this affects

postal workers · rural customers · mailing industry

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution expresses strong support for keeping the United States Postal Service independent.
2It emphasizes that the Postal Service does not rely on taxpayer money and is self-sustaining.
3The resolution highlights the Postal Service's role in providing affordable mail services to all communities.
4It points out that privatization could lead to higher prices and fewer services, especially in rural areas.
5The resolution notes the Postal Service's importance to the economy and its employment of many veterans.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document

Last changed 1 day ago · checked hourly