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S. 662 (109th)

Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act

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Introduced

17 March 2005

Last action

9 February 2006 · Reported

Status

Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 164.

Sponsors

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Allen, George [R-VA], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]

Subjects

Postal service

Source updated

9 March 2026

Postal service

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Summary

Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act - Directs the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) created by this Act to establish a modern system for regulating rates and classes for market-dominant products. Specifies regulatory requirements for workshare discounts. Directs United States Postal Service (USPS) Governors to establish rates and classes for products in the competitive category of mail. Authorizes the USPS to conduct market tests of experimental products. Establishes a Postal Service Competitive Products Fund. Prohibits the USPS from engaging in unfair competition. Abrogates the USPS's immunity from suit for violations of the Trademark Act of 1946 and those provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act concerning unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Sets forth qualifications and requirements for Governors. Requires the appointment of a mediator (in lieu of current factfinding panel) in the event of USPS labor disputes. Authorizes USPS bonuses or other awards to Postal Service officers and employees in senior executive or equivalent positions. Replaces the Postal Rate Commission with the Postal Regulatory Commission. Postal Civil Service Retirement and Health Benefits Funding Amendments of 2004 - Modifies the USPS's contributions to the Civil Service Retirement System. Establishes a USPS Retiree Health Benefits Fund. Repeals a provision of the Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act of 2003 which addressed the disposition of savings under that Act. Addresses the temporary disability and disability retirement of postal employees. Expresses the sense of Congress regarding Postal Service purchasing reform.

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Timeline

  1. 17 March 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3014-3028)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 March 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3012-3014)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 March 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 June 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 July 2005

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 14 July 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Collins with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 July 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Collins with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 February 2006

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S898-927, S942-943; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S898-926)

    Source: Floor

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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