Bill · S. 1065· Senate(119-S-1065)
INFORM Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/13/2025
- Last activity
- 3/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Rounds
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Instituting Notification Formalities On Reorganizing Mail Act of 2025," aims to change how the United States Postal Service handles major adjustments. It requires the Postal Service to follow specific steps when it decides to change the nature of postal services on a nationwide or substantially nationwide basis. Under this act, the Postal Service would have to submit proposed changes to the Postal Regulatory Commission for an advisory opinion. Additionally, the bill mandates posting notices of these changes within affected storefront postal facilities. These notices must remain posted for at least 30 days after the change goes into effect.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
Improves transparency by requiring notices of service changes in local post offices.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
Provides greater transparency and notice for consumers regarding changes to postal service natures.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
Increases federal oversight and notification requirements for 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 Transparency: The bill requires the Postal Service to post notices in affected storefront facilities that include relevant details, timelines, and anticipated impacts of a change (Section 2).
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Public Participation: The proposed notices must include details about public meetings, opportunities for public comment, and contact information for providing that comment (Section 2).
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Expert Oversight: The Postal Service would be required to submit proposed changes to the Postal Regulatory Commission to request an advisory opinion before the change takes effect (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified 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+5Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- 3/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont