Search Results: keywords:"postmaster general"

  • S. 4378 — To require on-time delivery of periodicals to unlock additional rate authority, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    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.
    Status:Introduced in House
    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...

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    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.

  • H. R. 9919 — To amend title 39 of the United States Code to require the Postmaster General to be appointed by the President, subject to Senate confirmation, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:465

    H.R. 9919, known as the "Postmaster General Reform Act of 2024," proposes changes to how the Postmaster General is selected. According to the bill, the Postmaster General will be appointed by the President and must be confirmed by the Senate, and this new procedure changes...

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    H.R. 9919 suggests a new way to pick the person in charge of the U.S. Mail, called the Postmaster General. The President would choose this person, but the Senate has to agree too, and this person can do the job for five years at a time, twice if the Senate says okay.

  • S. 5080 — To amend title 39 of the United States Code to require the Postmaster General to be appointed by the President, subject to Senate confirmation, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:461

    S. 5080 aims to amend title 39 of the United States Code to change how the Postmaster General is appointed. The bill proposes that the Postmaster General should be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, rather than solely by the Board of Governors. It sets a...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to change how the boss of the U.S. Postal Service, called the Postmaster General, gets picked. Instead of just a small group deciding, the President chooses, and the Senate has to agree, for more fairness and openness.

  • H. R. 8884 — To require any delivery vehicle owned or leased by the United States Postal Service have a climate control unit, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:302

    H. R. 8884, known as the “Peggy Frank Memorial Act,” mandates that all delivery vehicles used by the United States Postal Service must have climate control units. Existing vehicles must be modified to include these units within three years from the enactment of this bill....

    Simple Explanation

    The Peggy Frank Memorial Act says that the mail trucks used by the post office need to have air conditioning or heating, so the people delivering mail feel comfortable. It's like making sure their cars have a way to keep them warm or cool, just like how some houses have heaters or air conditioners.