Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2025
Cosponsors (21)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-2)Original· 2025-02-25
- Robin L. Kelly (D-IL-2)· 2025-04-08
- April McClain Delaney (D-MD-6)· 2025-04-29
- Melanie A. Stansbury (D-NM-1)· 2025-04-29
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)· 2025-04-29
- Steve Cohen (D-TN-9)· 2025-04-29
- Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA-1)· 2025-04-29
- Jared F. Golden (D-ME-2)· 2025-05-20
- Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY-3)· 2025-05-20
- Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30)· 2026-03-03
- Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23)· 2026-03-18
- Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA-7)· 2026-03-26
- Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN-1)· 2026-03-26
- Ilhan Omar (D-MN-5)· 2026-03-26
- Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5)· 2026-03-26
- Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-8)· 2026-03-26
- Seth Magaziner (D-RI-2)· 2026-03-27
- Val T. Hoyle (D-OR-4)· 2026-04-23
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 →
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1559, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
2025-11-20
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2025-02-25
Previously
- Oversight and Government Reform CommitteeReferred To · 2025-02-25
Plain-English Summary
The bill would strengthen the appeal rights of postal workers who face disciplinary action or termination, likely giving them better opportunities to challenge decisions they believe are unfair through a formal review process. This would affect employees of the U.S. Postal Service who currently have limited ways to contest management decisions about their employment. The change aims to ensure postal workers have clearer protections and more robust procedures to defend themselves in disputes with their employer.
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