Bill · H.R. 1560· House(119-HR-1560)
Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1560, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Gerald Connolly
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 2
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2025," aims to change how pay and benefits are negotiated for United States Postal Service supervisors and managers. It amends title 39 of the United States Code to modify these negotiation procedures. The Act requires the Postal Service to provide written proposals regarding pay and fringe benefits to the supervisors' organization within specific timeframes. It also establishes timelines for when a panel must issue final, binding determinations.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would union members be better off under this?+6
The bill strengthens the negotiation position and procedural certainty for postal supervisory organizations.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+5
The bill enhances transparency and establishes clearer timelines for negotiating pay and benefits for supervisory organizations.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill increases transparency by mandating specific notice periods for pay and benefit proposals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency and Timelines: Under Section 2(a)(1), the Postal Service must provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization at least 60 days before a pay decision expires. This provides advanced notice regarding changes to pay policies, schedules, and fringe benefits.
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Consistency Across Agreements: Per Section 2(a)(2), if a collective bargaining agreement is reached that affects supervisor pay or benefits, the Postal Service must provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization within 60 days. This ensures that changes affecting the supervisory differential or other matters are communicated.
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Faster Dispute Resolution: Section 2(b) modifies the dispute resolution process by requiring the panel to issue a final determination no more than 15 days after making its recommendation. This binding determination provides a clear conclusion to the negotiation process.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Binding Decisions: Under Section 2(b), the panel's final determination becomes binding upon both the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization. This means the parties must follow the panel's decision once it is issued.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Due Process+2
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1560, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- 5/20/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/29/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 2/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Jared GoldenDemocrat · Maine
Val HoyleDemocrat · Oregon
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico