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S. 1208 (115th)

Strengthening the Department of Homeland Security Secure Mail Initiative Act

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Introduced

23 May 2017

Last action

22 December 2017 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Subjects

Immigration, Postal service

Source updated

5 December 2025

Immigration · Postal service

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Summary

Strengthening the Department of Homeland Security Secure Mail Initiative Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide for an option under which a person to whom a document is sent under the Secure Mail Initiative may elect to have the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) use the Hold for Pickup service or the Signature Confirmation service in delivering the document. DHS shall require payment of a fee for such services, which shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account and used to cover DHS and USPS costs of providing such services. The USPS: (1) may promulgate regulations that minimize such costs and do not require it to incur additional expenses that are not recoverable, and (2) shall notify DHS of any changes to such services. If DHS determines that substantially similar services offered by a private carrier would provide better service and value than the USPS services, it may discontinue use of the USPS services and enter into a contract with the private carrier.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 2017

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 July 2017

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 16 October 2017

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 16 October 2017

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-171.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 October 2017

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-171.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 December 2017

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8270-8271; text: CR S8270-8271)

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 December 2017

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8270-8271; text: CR S8270-8271)

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 December 2017

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 December 2017

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 22 December 2017

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 21 December 2017

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 21 December 2017

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