Explanation of H. RES. 439

Explanation of H. RES. 439

The bill H. RES. 439 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

Background Information

The United States Postal Service is a constitutionally mandated service, meaning it is required by the Constitution. It is a self-sustaining organization that does not receive taxpayer funding and relies solely on revenue from the sale of postal services and products. The USPS is an important service in the country, employing over 600,000 people and serving the needs of 163 million customers every day.

Reasons for the Bill

The USPS is consistently rated as the highest agency of the Federal Government in non-partisan opinion polls.
The USPS employs more than 100,000 military veterans and is one of the largest employers of veterans in the country.
Postal employees are dedicated public servants who not only process and deliver mail but also serve as the eyes and ears of their communities, often responding first in situations involving health, safety, and crime.
Privatizing the USPS would lead to higher prices and reduced services, especially in rural communities.
Privatization would also jeopardize the e-commerce sector and harm a vital part of the country's infrastructure.

Resolution

The resolution states that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

Rep. Jamie Raskin

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