US Congress Senate Bill 1663

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on May 17 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-05-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Authorizes the mailing of alcoholic beverages by certain entities in accordance with the delivery requirements otherwise applicable to a privately carried shipment. The authorization applies to an entity (including a winery, brewery, beverage distilled spirits plant, or other wholesaler, distributer, importer, or retailer of alcoholic beverages) that has registered with, obtained a permit from, or obtained approval of an application from the Department of the Treasury. The bill directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to prescribe regulations (1) requiring direct delivery to a duly authorized agent at a postal facility or to the addressee, who must be at least 21 years of age and present a valid, government-issued photo identification at the time of delivery; (2) prohibiting such alcoholic beverages from being for resale or any other commercial purpose; and (3) requiring such entity to certify that the mailing is not in violation of applicable laws or regulations and to provide other information as directed by the USPS. A state, local, or tribal government may bring a civil action against the USPS in U.S. district court for a violation of a law of the state, locality, or tribe regarding the sale, mailing, transportation, or importation of alcoholic beverages. The USPS shall be liable to the same extent as a private individual under like circumstances but shall not be liable for interest prior to judgment or for punitive damages.

United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act

Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]	Sen. John Hickenlooper [D-CO]	Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]	Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR]
Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]

Date	Chamber	Action
2021-05-17	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

HB3287 (Related) 2021-11-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1663/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1663/BILLS-117s1663is.pdf