Bill · H.R. 2807· House(119-HR-2807)
Postal Service Transparency and Review Act
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Clyde
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Postal Service Transparency and Review Act'' aims to amend title 39 of the United States Code. It seeks to increase oversight regarding significant proposed changes to postal services. Under this bill, the Postal Service would be required to submit proposals to the Postal Regulatory Commission at least 180 days before implementing changes that affect service nationwide or within a postal district. The Commission would then have 180 days to issue an advisory opinion. Furthermore, the bill establishes rules regarding the use of funds and the ability of the Commission to suspend implementation of such changes.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill increases transparency by requiring the Postal Service to submit proposed changes for review before implementation.
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 Service Changes: The bill requires the Postal Service to submit a proposal for any change that affects service on a nationwide or substantially nationwide basis, or within a postal district, to the Postal Regulatory Commission at least 180 days before the change happens (Section 2, subsection (b)(1)).
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Prevention of Unauthorized Changes: The Postal Service is prohibited from taking action, obligating funds, or expending funds to carry out a proposed change until the Commission issues an advisory opinion (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)(B)).
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Ability to Halt Improper Changes: The Commission has the authority to issue a ruling to suspend the implementation of a change if the Postal Service fails to seek the required advisory opinion (Section 2, subsection (b)(3)(A)).
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Restoration of Service Levels: If a change is suspended, the bill requires that mail service levels be returned to and maintained at the level that was in effect before the change occurred (Section 2, subsection (b)(3)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Implementation: The Postal Service may be prevented from taking action, obligating funds, or expending funds to implement a change until an advisory opinion is issued (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)(B)).
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Suspension of Service Changes: The Commission may issue a ruling to suspend the implementation of a change if the required advisory opinion process was not followed (Section 2, subsection (b)(3)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Rick AllenRepublican · Georgia
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Brian JackRepublican · Georgia
Barry LoudermilkRepublican · Georgia
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Austin ScottRepublican · Georgia