Bill · S. 5373· Senate(119-S-5373)
USPS Executive Benefit and Bonus Removal Act
- Introduced
- 8/7/2026
- Last activity
- 8/7/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4567-4568)
- Sponsored by
- Mike Rounds
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "USPS Executive Benefit and Bonus Removal Act" aims to amend title 39 of the United States Code to place stricter limits on the compensation of Postal Service executive officers. It prohibits specific fringe benefits such as wellness reimbursements, certain parking allowances, and travel-amenity programs for covered executive officers. The bill also prohibits the use of first-class or business-class air travel for these individuals. Additionally, it sets a compensation cap for all officers and employees that does not exceed the pay of the President. Finally, it restricts bonuses for the Postmaster General during fiscal years when expenditures exceed revenues.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
The bill improves fiscal responsibility by capping executive pay and limiting bonuses during deficit years.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill reduces government expenditure by eliminating executive fringe benefits and premium travel.
Would union members be better off under this?+1
The bill limits executive benefits without affecting the benefits of bargaining-unit employees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Limitation of Executive Fringe Benefits: The bill prohibits covered executive officers from receiving various fringe benefits, including financial planning, tax preparation, and membership dues for airline clubs or hotel loyalty programs (Section 2). This limits the types of perks executives can receive.
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Restriction on Premium Air Travel: The Postal Service is prohibited from paying for or reimbursing first-class or business-class air travel for covered executive officers (Section 2).
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Compensation Caps: No officer, executive, or employee of the Postal Service may receive compensation greater than that of the President (Section 3).
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Postmaster General Bonus Restrictions: The Governors are prohibited from approving bonuses or awards for the Postmaster General in fiscal years where the Postal Service's total expenditures exceed its revenues (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Requirement to Reimburse: Any covered executive officer who receives a prohibited fringe benefit or premium-class air travel after the effective date must reimburse the Postal Service for the fair market value of those benefits or accommodations (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces Government Spending+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 8/7/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4567-4568)
- Introduced in Senate