US SB1853 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Introduced on November 10 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-11-10 - 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 November 10 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-11-10 - 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
Postal Service Protection Act of 2011 - Sets forth rules for the recalculation of annuities for employees of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and for the redetermination of surplus or supplemental liabilities under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Prescribes the "average pay" to be used in calculating annuities and surplus amounts. Authorizes the transfer of surplus postal retirement contributions in FY2010 to the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, the Postal Service Fund, and the Employees' Compensation Fund under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) and to USPS for payment of its debt obligations. Eliminates the requirement for pre-funding of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund. Sets forth criteria for the closing or consolidation of postal facilities. Allows USPS to provide any nonpostal service or product in a manner consistent with the public interest. Provides for the mailing of wine and beer sent by a licensed winery or brewery in accordance with the laws of the state, territory, or district where the addressee or agent takes delivery. Establishes in USPS the position of the Chief Innovation Officer who shall have proven expertise and success in the postal and shipping industry and in innovation, marketing, technology, and management. Establishes a Postal Innovation Advisory Commission. Requires the Postmaster General to report to Congress on a comprehensive strategy for maximizing USPS revenue through innovative postal and nonpostal products and services. Prohibits USPS from reducing the frequency of mail delivery to fewer than six days each week or from increasing the expected delivery time for market-dominant products.
Title
Postal Service Protection Act of 2011
Sponsors
Sen. Bernard Sanders [I-VT] | Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] | Sen. Al Franken [D-MN] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] |
Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] | Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM] | Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2011-11-10 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3591 (Same As) 2011-12-07 - Referred to House Judiciary
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Alcoholic beverages
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government operations and politics
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Marketing and advertising
Performance measurement
Postal service
Research and development
Retail and wholesale trades
Rural conditions and development
U.S. Postal Service
Advisory bodies
Alcoholic beverages
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government operations and politics
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Marketing and advertising
Performance measurement
Postal service
Research and development
Retail and wholesale trades
Rural conditions and development
U.S. Postal Service
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
---|---|
Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1853/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s1853/BILLS-112s1853is.pdf |