Bill · H.R. 1760· House(119-HR-1760)
USPS Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Randy Weber
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Upholding a Secure Postal System Act," requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct specific investigations. The Comptroller General must look into nationwide patterns regarding the theft of mail and delays of mail. The investigations also cover theft or vandalism of Postal Service property and employee violations. These findings must be submitted as reports to specific House and Senate committees. This reporting requirement begins one year after enactment and continues annually for five years.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Mandating reports on mail theft and USPS violations increases transparency in agency operations.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
Increased oversight of mail theft may indirectly improve consumer protection regarding package delivery security.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands the investigative reach of the Comptroller General over the USPS.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight of Mail Security: The bill requires investigations into the theft of mail and delays of mail, which addresses direct concerns regarding the security of personal correspondence and packages (Section 2(a)).
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Accountability for Property and Employee Violations: By investigating the theft or vandalism of Postal Service property and employee violations, the bill seeks to identify issues within the service (Section 2(a)).
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Actionable Solutions: The reports must include descriptions of current measures used to address violations and provide recommendations on how the Postal Service and Congress can combat these issues (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House