This resolution says Congress should take all appropriate measures to keep the United States Postal Service (USPS) as an independent federal establishment and prevent its privatization. It was introduced on January 28, 2025, by Representative Stephen Lynch and many co-sponsors and was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The text states that the Postal Service is authorized by the Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 7), is self-sustaining and funded by the sale of postal services, employs over 630,000 workers, serves more than 168,000,000 addresses daily, and supports a large mailing industry and millions of jobs. The resolution also states USPS employs about 73,000 veterans, is highly rated in public polls, and that privatization would raise prices, reduce services (especially in rural areas), and threaten e-commerce and critical infrastructure.
This is a "sense of the House" resolution expressing an opinion and calling for action. By itself, it does not create new law, change funding, or directly change Postal Service operations. It signals that members who support the text want Congress to oppose privatization and could lead to future legislative proposals or actions, though no specific steps are listed in this resolution.
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Supporters say the resolution protects a constitutionally authorized, self-sustaining Postal Service that delivers to urban, suburban, and rural addresses. The text highlights USPS's large workforce, role in the mailing and e-commerce sectors, employment of veterans, high public approval, and the idea that privatization would lead to higher prices, reduced services, and harm to critical infrastructure.
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