US SB1663 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
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]
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]
Summary
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.
Title
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
Sponsors
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] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2021-05-17 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3287 (Related) 2021-11-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alcoholic beverages
Civil actions and liability
Government liability
Government operations and politics
Postal service
Sales and excise taxes
State and local taxation
U.S. Postal Service
Alcoholic beverages
Civil actions and liability
Government liability
Government operations and politics
Postal service
Sales and excise taxes
State and local taxation
U.S. Postal Service
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1663/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1663/BILLS-117s1663is.pdf |