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H.R. 630 113th Congress House

Postal Service Protection Act of 2013

Official title: To recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations of the United States Postal Service, eliminate the requirement that the United States Postal Service … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations of the United States Postal Service, eliminate the requirement that the United States Postal Service pre-fund the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, place restrictions on the closure of postal facilities, create incentives for innovation for the United States Postal Service, to maintain levels of postal service, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 24, 2013 See on congress.gov
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Apr 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Feb 13, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 13, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 8, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 - 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 specified congressional committees and the Postal Regulatory Commmission 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.

Repeals the annual limitation on the percentage changes on postal rates for market-dominant products.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 122
Lipinski, Daniel
· Nov 17, 2014
LOBIONDO, FRANK
· Jul 3, 2014
D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · May 30, 2014
Lujan Grisham, Michelle
· May 20, 2014
D
Sherman, Brad
California · May 19, 2014
D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · May 7, 2014
LEWIS, JOHN
· Apr 29, 2014
Tsongas, Niki
· Mar 26, 2014
D
Green, Al
Texas · Mar 12, 2014
D
Thompson, Mike
California · Jan 14, 2014
HINOJOSA, RUBEN
· Jan 8, 2014
D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Dec 12, 2013
D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Nov 21, 2013
Barrow, John
· Nov 15, 2013
D
Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Nov 15, 2013
Hanabusa, Colleen
· Aug 2, 2013
D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jul 11, 2013
D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jul 8, 2013
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Jun 4, 2013
Gabbard, Tulsi
· Jun 4, 2013
LEVIN, SANDER
· May 22, 2013
PASTOR, ED
· May 22, 2013
PETERSON, COLLIN
· May 22, 2013
CAPPS, LOIS
· May 21, 2013
D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · May 21, 2013
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · May 21, 2013
Grayson, Alan
· May 16, 2013
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · May 16, 2013
Pierluisi, Pedro
· May 16, 2013
D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · May 16, 2013
D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · May 8, 2013
Marino, Tom
· May 8, 2013
D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · May 8, 2013
D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · May 6, 2013
O'Rourke, Beto
· May 6, 2013
D
Vargas, Juan
California · May 6, 2013
KING, PETER
· Apr 26, 2013
D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Apr 25, 2013
D
Garamendi, John
California · Apr 25, 2013
D
Waters, Maxine
California · Apr 25, 2013
D
Carson, André
Indiana · Apr 24, 2013
Heck, Denny
· Apr 24, 2013
R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Apr 24, 2013
ENGEL, ELIOT
· Apr 23, 2013
D
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Apr 23, 2013
D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Apr 23, 2013
Walz, Timothy
· Apr 23, 2013
D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Apr 16, 2013
Edwards, Donna
· Apr 16, 2013
D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Apr 16, 2013
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