H.R. 695 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
USPS Fairness Act
H.R. 695 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 2, 2021, sponsored by Peter A. DeFazio with 277 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 277
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
USPS Fairness Act This bill repeals the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service annually prepay future retirement health benefits.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 218 Democrats, 59 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (Feb 2, 2021)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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