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Search Results: keywords:"postal regulatory commission"

S. 4618 — To limit the closure or consolidation of any United States Postal Service processing and distribution center if the United States Postal Service has failed to meet certain conditions, and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:889
S. 4618 proposes to limit the United States Postal Service (USPS) from closing or consolidating any processing and distribution centers if specific conditions aren't met. The bill prohibits any such actions if USPS facilities fail to achieve certain delivery performance...
Simple Explanation
The bill says the Post Office can't close big mail centers unless they meet certain rules, like making sure people's mail isn't delayed and there's another center nearby. It also says people can complain if they don't like a center being closed.
H. R. 8795 — To limit the closure or consolidation of any United States Postal Service processing and distribution center if the United States Postal Service has failed to meet certain conditions, and for other purposes.
June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:887
The Protect Our Mail Act of 2024 aims to restrict the closure or consolidation of United States Postal Service processing and distribution centers unless certain conditions are met. It prevents closures if a facility failed to meet on-time delivery targets in the previous...
Simple Explanation
The Protect Our Mail Act of 2024 is like a rule that says a mail center can't be closed if it's not doing a good job delivering mail on time or if closing it would leave an area without a nearby center. It also lets people say if they think closing a center is a bad idea.
H. R. 9839 — To amend title 39, United States Code, to modernize the Postal Service regulations, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,945
H. R. 9839 aims to modernize the postal service by amending title 39 of the United States Code. The bill proposes various reforms, including efficiency improvements, the introduction of sanctions for failing service targets, and changes to rate and service adjustment procedures. It also seeks...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make the rules for the post office better, helping it run faster and smoother. It includes new rules for making sure the mail is on time and listened to when people have problems.
S. 4378 — To require on-time delivery of periodicals to unlock additional rate authority, and for other purposes.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,002
S. 4378, titled the “Deliver for Democracy Act,” is designed to ensure that periodicals are delivered on time to allow the United States Postal Service to access additional rate authority. The bill sets a requirement for a 95% on-time delivery performance for periodicals or...
Simple Explanation
The Deliver for Democracy Act wants to make sure that magazines and newspapers are delivered on time by the mail service. If they reach their goal of delivering on time, they get special permission to change prices; they also need to tell us each year how well they're doing and look for better ways to keep delivering these items.
H. R. 9078 — To require on-time delivery of periodicals to unlock additional rate authority, and for other purposes.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,046
The “Deliver for Democracy Act”, or H.R. 9078, aims to ensure timely delivery of periodicals. It mandates that the Postal Regulatory Commission block additional rate authority for the Postal Service unless it meets specific delivery performance targets. The...
Simple Explanation
The "Deliver for Democracy Act" wants the mail to be on time, especially magazines and newspapers. If the mail isn't on time, the Postal Service cannot raise some prices, and they have to tell people how they are doing every year.
S. 4675 — To require the United States Postal Service to submit a comprehensive proposal to the Postal Regulatory Commission before implementing any network changes, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:671
S. 4675 is a proposed bill that mandates the United States Postal Service (USPS) to present a detailed plan to the Postal Regulatory Commission before making any permanent changes to its network, such as facility consolidations or altering transportation routes. The...
Simple Explanation
S. 4675 is a rule that says the Post Office must show their plans for big changes to a special group first to make sure everything stays okay for sending mail. If the group thinks the changes are bad, the Post Office can't do them.
H. R. 8000 — To limit closures and consolidations of United States Postal Service mail processing facilities, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:358
H.R. 8000, titled the “Timely Mail Delivery and Postal Services Protection Act,” seeks to prevent the closure and consolidation of United States Postal Service (USPS) mail processing facilities. It prohibits the USPS from conducting reviews or using federal funds to carry out...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the places where mail is sorted and sent out don't change or close too fast. It says they have to wait for a special group's advice before making any big changes.

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