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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Dan Newhouse

Republican · WA · Representative

Votes with party: 96.6% (638 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/N000189

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (18)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

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.

2025-04-24

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2025-04-24
House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-04-24

Previously

Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-04-24
Oversight and Government Reform CommitteeReferred To · 2025-04-24

Plain-English Summary

The bill would require the U.S. Postal Service to adjust how it charges for shipping to make rates fairer across different regions and types of customers. It aims to address concerns that some businesses and rural areas pay significantly more for mail delivery than others, potentially leveling the playing field for small businesses and communities that currently face higher shipping costs. The proposal is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine whether it should move forward for a vote.

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Subjects

Government Operations and Politics

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United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act