Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147), to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service o it counts as creditable service toward their retirement. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147), to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service so it counts as creditable service toward their retirement.

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147), to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service o it counts as creditable service toward their retirement. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147), to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service so it counts as creditable service toward their retirement.

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147), to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service performed after December 31, 1988, so it counts as creditable service toward their retirement. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147), to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service performed after December 31, 1988, so it counts as creditable service toward their retirement.

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147), to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in opposition to proposed cuts to federal supplemental retirement benefits and increases in FERS contributions (HR 1). Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service performed after December 31, 1988, so it counts as creditable service toward their retirement. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147), to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in opposition to proposed cuts to federal supplemental retirement benefits and increases in FERS contributions (HR 1). Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service performed after December 31, 1988, so it counts as creditable service toward their retirement.

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147, to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in opposition to proposed cuts to federal supplemental retirement benefits and increases in FERS contributions. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service performed after December 31, 1988, so it counts as creditable service toward their retirement. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147), to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in opposition to proposed cuts to federal supplemental retirement benefits and increases in FERS contributions. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service performed after December 31, 1988, so it counts as creditable service toward their retirement.

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147, to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service performed after December 31, 1988, so it counts as creditable service toward their retirement. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Educated Members on the need for OPM to change how they calculate USPS pension obligations. Lobbied in support of modernization reform to postal retiree healthcare funds investment rules. Lobbied in support of S 463/HR 1065, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, which seeks to reduce letter carrier assaults by increasing penalties and modernizing USPS security infrastructure. Lobbied in support of advancing bicameral congressional resolutions (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147, to oppose privatization of the US Postal Service. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees, including temporary U.S. Postal Service workers, to make catch-up retirement contributions for nondeduction service performed after December 31, 1988, so it counts as creditable service toward their retirement.

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Support for the Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 1522 Support H.R. 3011, USPS Shipping Equity Act Support H.Res. 70/S.Res 147 (USPS Anti Privatization Resolution) Support for H.R. 1065/S. 463, Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025 Support for robust rural delivery Support for an increase in USPS borrowing authority, investment flexibility for USPS retirement funds, and a fairer allocation of USPS Civil Service Retirement (CSRS) obligations. Opposition to USPS' Rule on Ballot Mail for Federal Elections Retirement: Support for the Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 1522 Support H.R. 3011, USPS Shipping Equity Act Support H.Res. 70/S.Res 147 (USPS Anti Privatization Resolution) Support for H.R. 1065/S. 463, Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025 Support for robust rural delivery Support for an increase in USPS borrowing authority, investment flexibility for USPS retirement funds, and a fairer allocation of USPS Civil Service Retirement (CSRS) obligations. Opposition to USPS' Rule on Ballot Mail for Federal Elections

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 1065/S. 463) Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 1522) Anti-privatization resolution (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147) Postal Service retirement funds investment Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 3170/S.3296) USPS Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3011) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) FAIR Fleets Act (H.R. 3098) Protect America's Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) Fair Pharmacies for Federal Employees Act (H.R. 4409) Equal COLA Act (H.R. 491/S.624) Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (H.R. 1723/S.1301) Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R.7137/S.3168) Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 (H.R.6213) Pharmacists Fight Back (H.R.6610)

Reported lobbying issue

Retirement: ● Support for the Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 1522 Postal: Support H.R. 3011, USPS Shipping Equity Act Support H.Res. 70/S.Res 147 (USPS Anti Privatization Resolution) Support for H.R. 1065/S. 463, Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025 Support for robust rural delivery Support for an increase in USPS borrowing authority, investment flexibility for USPS retirement funds, and a fairer allocation of USPS Civil Service Retirement (CSRS) obligations.

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: H.Res. 70, resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government. S.Res.147, resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government. H.R. 1065/S. 463, Letter Carriers Protect Act, legislation to protect U.S. Postal Service employees who deliver mail. H.R. 1559, legislation to provide equity for all EAS-level postal employees by enabling them to appeal adverse personnel decisions to the Merit System Protection Board. H.R. 1560, legislation to amend Title 39 of the United States Code to provide for timely commencement of the consultations for pay and benefits, and that the findings and recommendations of a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service fact-finding panel to be binding. H.R. 2095, legislation to reverse a 2020 directive from the Chief Postal Inspector that limited the jurisdiction of the U.S. Postal Police to postal facilities. Under the directive, Postal Police are not able to investigate crimes against postal personnel and property not situated on postal owned or leased real estate. H.R. 2103, The bill would prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from downsizing facilities in under served areas, provide more oversight over modifications to delivery schedules, and increase public transparency on proposed changes. H.R. 3011, the USPS Shipping Equity Act, to enable the Postal Service to convey alcoholic beverages through the US mail. H.R. 5416, Contract Postal Unit Transparency Act, would provide procedures for closing a contract postal unit H.R. 6332, "Congressman Gerry E. Connolly Post Office," would designate a post office in memory of the congressman H.R. 6811, "Postal Suspension Transparency Act," would require Postal Service to share increased information with community impact by the temporary suspension of post office H.R. 7265, Vote by Mail Tracking Act, would increase the transparency of mail-in ballots, boost confidence in elections, and help Americans confirm their votes are counted by authorizing the use of scanable barcodes and an official election logo on mailed ballots. H.R. 7600, (revised version of H.R. 1560) legislation to amend Title 39 of the United States Code to provide for timely commencement of the consultations for pay and benefits, and that the findings and recommendations of a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service fact-finding panel to be binding. S. 1604, No RTO Act,legislation to suspend implementation of the Postal Service's regional transportation initiative Legislation relating to the closure and/or consolidation of postal facilities. Legislation relating to the improvement of postal performance and speed mail delivery. Legislation relating to Postal Service's Universal Service Obligation Legislation to restrict or enhance the right of Americans to use absentee ballots to vote by mail ACR2025, Postal Regulatory Commission Compliance Report N2024-1, Advisory Opinion Relating to Proposed USPS Service Measurement Changes Government Issues: Legislation and USPS activities directly or indirectly impacting USPS governance, performance or finances. Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 8495, the FY 2027 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act Budget and appropriation issues that may impact the USPS and/or its employees. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: HR 2174/S 1597, legislation to prohibit federal agencies, including the Postal Service, from withholding from pay voluntary employee association dues or political action committee (PAC) contributions. Legislation that may impact the health, safety and/or welfare of USPS employees. Health Issues: Regulations and legislation that impact the Postal Service Health Benefits Program and Medicare. Medicare/Medicaid: Legislation and regulations that may impact the integration of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program and Medicare. Regulations and legislation impacting 2025 Postal Service Health Benefits Program Open Season, including FY 2026 Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 5371) Retirement: Legislation that may impact the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 1065/S. 463) Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 1522) Anti-privatization resolution (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147) Postal Service retirement funds investment Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 3170/S.3296) USPS Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3011) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) FAIR Fleets Act (H.R. 3098) Protect America's Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) Fair Pharmacies for Federal Employees Act (H.R. 4409) Equal COLA Act (H.R. 491/S.624) Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (H.R. 1723/S.1301) Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R.7137/S.3168)

Reported lobbying issue

Retirement: ● Support for the Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 1522 Postal: Support H.R. 3011, USPS Shipping Equity Act Support H.Res. 70/S.Res 147 (USPS Anti Privatization Resolution) Support for H.R. 1065/S. 463, Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025 Support for rural delivery generally, and congressional assistance to stabilize the USPS.

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: H.Res. 70, resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government. S.Res.147, resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government. H.R. 1065/S. 463, Letter Carriers Protect Act, legislation to protect U.S. Postal Service employees who deliver mail. H.R. 1559, legislation to provide equity for all EAS-level postal employees by enabling them to appeal adverse personnel decisions to the Merit System Protection Board. H.R. 1560, legislation to amend Title 39 of the United States Code to provide for timely commencement of the consultations for pay and benefits, and that the findings and recommendations of a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service fact-finding panel to be binding. H.R. 2095, legislation to reverse a 2020 directive from the Chief Postal Inspector that limited the jurisdiction of the U.S. Postal Police to postal facilities. Under the directive, Postal Police are not able to investigate crimes against postal personnel and property not situated on postal owned or leased real estate. H.R. 2103, The bill would prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from downsizing facilities in under served areas, provide more oversight over modifications to delivery schedules, and increase public transparency on proposed changes. H.R. 3011, the USPS Shipping Equity Act, to enable the Postal Service to convey alcoholic beverages through the US mail. H.R. 5416, Contract Postal Unit Transparency Act,would provide procedures for closing a contract postal unit H.R. 7265, Vote by Mail Tracking Act, would increase the transparency of mail-in ballots, boost confidence in elections, and help Americans confirm their votes are counted by authorizing the use of scanable barcodes and an official election logo on mailed ballots. H.R. 7600, (revised version of H.R. 1560) legislation to amend Title 39 of the United States Code to provide for timely commencement of the consultations for pay and benefits, and that the findings and recommendations of a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service fact-finding panel to be binding. S. 1604, No RTO Act,legislation to suspend implementation of the Postal Service's regional transportation initiative Legislation relating to the closure and/or consolidation of postal facilities. Legislation relating to the improvement of postal performance and speed mail delivery. ACR2025, Postal Regulatory Commission Compliance Report N2024-1, Advisory Opinion Relating to Proposed USPS Service Measurement Changes Government Issues: Legislation and USPS activities directly or indirectly impacting USPS governance, performance or finances. Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 5166, the FY 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act Budget and appropriation issues that may impact the USPS and/or its employees. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: HR 2174/S 1597, legislation to prohibit federal agencies, including the Postal Service, from withholding from pay voluntary employee association dues or political action committee (PAC) contributions. Legislation that may impact the health, safety and/or welfare of USPS employees. Health Issues: Regulations and legislation that impact the Postal Service Health Benefits Program and Medicare. Medicare/Medicaid: Legislation and regulations that may impact the integration of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program and Medicare. Regulations and legislation impacting 2025 Postal Service Health Benefits Program Open Season, including FY 2026 Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 5371) Retirement: Legislation that may impact the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: H.R.4754 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 S.2431 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.4016 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 H.R.8998 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 S.4802 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation: S.2708 - Appalachian Trail Centennial Act H.R.5134 - Appalachian Trail Centennial Act H.R. 2786 - Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025 S. 1547 - America the Beautiful Act H.R. 5036 - To remove the limitation imposed as a result of receiving funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund on the conversion of Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas, to a use other than public outdoor recreation. S. 2566 - Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. S.Con.Res.7 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. H.R.841 - To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund. H.R.1261 - Land and Water Conservation Fund Water Amendments Act of 2025 H.R.105 - Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act S.1050 - Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025 H.R.9602 - Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act H.R.6492 - EXPLORE Act H.R. 1065 - Outdoors for All Act S. 448 - Outdoors for All Act H.R. 1957 - Great American Outdoors Act H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 1065/S. 463) Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 1522) Anti-privatization resolution (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147) Postal Service retirement funds investment Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 3170) USPS Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3011) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) FAIR Fleets Act (H.R. 3098) Protect America's Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) Fair Pharmacies for Federal Employees Act (H.R. 4409) Equal COLA Act (H.R. 491/S.624) Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (H.R. 1723/S.1301)

Reported lobbying issue

Retirement: ● Support for the Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 1522 Postal: Support H.R. 3011, USPS Shipping Equity Act Support H.Res. 70/S.Res 147 (USPS Anti Privatization Resolution) Support for H.R. 1065/S. 463, Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: H.Res. 70, resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government. S.Res.147, resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government. H.R. 1065/S. 463, Letter Carriers Protect Act, legislation to protect U.S. Postal Service employees who deliver mail. H.R. 1559, legislation to provide equity for all EAS-level postal employees by enabling them to appeal adverse personnel decisions to the Merit System Protection Board. H.R. 1560, legislation to amend Title 39 of the United States Code to provide for timely commencement of the consultations for pay and benefits, and that the findings and recommendations of a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service fact-finding panel to be binding. H.R. 2095, legislation to reverse a 2020 directive from the Chief Postal Inspector that limited the jurisdiction of the U.S. Postal Police to postal facilities. Under the directive, Postal Police are not able to investigate crimes against postal personnel and property not situated on postal owned or leased real estate. H.R. 2103, The bill would prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from downsizing facilities in under served areas, provide more oversight over modifications to delivery schedules, and increase public transparency on proposed changes. H.R. 3011, the USPS Shipping Equity Act, to enable the Postal Service to convey alcoholic beverages through the US mail. H.R. 5416, Contract Postal Unit Transparency Act,would provide procedures for closing a contract postal unit S. 1604, No RTO Act,legislation to suspend implementation of the Postal Service's regional transportation initiative Legislation relating to the closure and/or consolidation of postal facilities. Legislation relating to the improvement of postal performance and speed mail delivery. ACR2024, Postal Regulatory Commission Annual Compliance Report N2024-1, Advisory Opinion Relating to Proposed USPS Service Measurement Changes Government Issues: Legislation and USPS activities directly or indirectly impacting USPS governance, performance or finances. Budget/Appropriations: H.Con. Res. 14, the congressional budget resolution H.R. 1, the FY 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act H.R. 5166, the FY 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act Budget and appropriation issues that may impact the USPS and/or its employees. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: HR 2174/S 1597, legislation to prohibit federal agencies, including the Postal Service, from withholding from pay voluntary employee association dues or political action committee (PAC) contributions. Legislation that may impact the health, safety and/or welfare of USPS employees. Health Issues: Regulations and legislation that impact the Postal Service Health Benefits Program and Medicare. Medicare/Medicaid: Legislation and regulations that may impact the integration of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program and Medicare. Regulations and legislation impacting 2025 Postal Service Health Benefits Program Open Season, including FY 2026 Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 5371) Retirement: H.Con.Res 14, provisions included that may impact the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: H.Res. 70-a House resolution expressing the sense of the House the USPS should remain an independent agency and not privatized. The NRLCA endorsed this legislation S.Res. 147-a Senate resolution expressing the sense of the Senate the USPS should remain an independent agency and not privatized. The NRLCA endorsed this legislation. H.R. 1065-"Protect Our Letter Carriers Act"-legislation that appropriates money to install high security collection boxes, replaces arrow key with an electronic version, appoints an assistant US attorney to coordinate and supervise the investigation and prosecution of crimes committed against postal employees, and amends sentencing guidelines to assaults and robberies against postal employees to be treated the same as an assault against law enforcement officers. The NRLCA endorsed this bill. S. 463-"Protect Our Letter Carriers Act"- Senate counterpart to H.R. 1065, the legislation that appropriates money to install high security collection boxes, replaces arrow key with an electronic version, appoints an assistant US attorney to coordinate and supervise the investigation and prosecution of crimes committed against postal employees, and amends sentencing guidelines to assaults and robberies against postal employees to be treated the same as an assault against law enforcement officers. The NRLCA endorsed this bill. H.R. 758-"Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act"-legislation that would require the USPS to issue regulations to mandate the collecting, tracking, and public reporting of information related to deaths and injuries resulting from traffic crashes involving vehicles transporting the mail. The NRLCA has not taken a position on this bill. Retirement: H.R. 1522-"Federal Retirement Fairness Act"-legislation that would allow federal and postal employees who spent time in a non-career or temporary status before becoming a regular to buy back their time from their non-career status. The NRLCA endorsed this legislation. H.R. 491-"Equal COLA Act"-legislation that applies COLAs for annuities under FERS that is equal to the increase in inflation. The NRLCA supports this legislation. S. 624-"Equal COLA Act"-Senate companion to H.R. 491, the legislation would provide FERS cost of living adjustments equal to the increase in inflation. The NRLCA supports this legislation. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: H.R. 2174-"Paycheck Protection Act"-legislation that would not allow unions to deduct labor organization dues, fees, or political contributions from employees' paychecks. The NRLCA opposes this legislation. S. 1006-"Federal Workforce Freedom Act"-legislation that would prohibit federal employees from organizing, joining, or participating in labor unions for the purposes of collective bargaining or representation. The NRLCA opposes this legislation. Budget/Appropriations: H.Con.Res 14-establishes the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2026-2034. The NRLCA is monitoring this legislation for potential cuts to federal and postal employee benefits. S.Con.Res.7-concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2026-2034. The NRLCA is monitoring this legislation for potential cuts to federal and postal employee benefits. H.R. 1-"One Big Beautiful Bill Act"-The NRLCA worked to oppose numerous proposed cuts, reductions, and eliminations to several federal and postal employee pay and benefits. The NRLCA also opposed cuts to Postal Service's EV fleet.

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: H.Res. 70-a House resolution expressing the sense of the House the USPS should remain an independent agency and not privatized. The NRLCA endorsed this legislation S.Res. 147-a Senate resolution expressing the sense of the Senate the USPS should remain an independent agency and not privatized. The NRLCA endorsed this legislation. H.R. 1065-"Protect Our Letter Carriers Act"-legislation that appropriates money to install high security collection boxes, replaces arrow key with an electronic version, appoints an assistant US attorney to coordinate and supervise the investigation and prosecution of crimes committed against postal employees, and amends sentencing guidelines to assaults and robberies against postal employees to be treated the same as an assault against law enforcement officers. The NRLCA endorsed this bill. S. 463-"Protect Our Letter Carriers Act"- Senate counterpart to H.R. 1065, the legislation that appropriates money to install high security collection boxes, replaces arrow key with an electronic version, appoints an assistant US attorney to coordinate and supervise the investigation and prosecution of crimes committed against postal employees, and amends sentencing guidelines to assaults and robberies against postal employees to be treated the same as an assault against law enforcement officers. The NRLCA endorsed this bill. H.R. 758-"Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act"-legislation that would require the USPS to issue regulations to mandate the collecting, tracking, and public reporting of information related to deaths and injuries resulting from traffic crashes involving vehicles transporting the mail. The NRLCA has not taken a position on this bill. Retirement: H.R. 1522-"Federal Retirement Fairness Act"-legislation that would allow federal and postal employees who spent time in a non-career or temporary status before becoming a regular to buy back their time from their non-career status. The NRLCA endorsed this legislation. H.R. 491-"Equal COLA Act"-legislation that applies COLAs for annuities under FERS that is equal to the increase in inflation. The NRLCA supports this legislation. S. 624-"Equal COLA Act"-Senate companion to H.R. 491, the legislation would provide FERS cost of living adjustments equal to the increase in inflation. The NRLCA supports this legislation. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: H.R. 2174-"Paycheck Protection Act"-legislation that would not allow unions to deduct labor organization dues, fees, or political contributions from employees' paychecks. The NRLCA opposes this legislation. S. 1006-"Federal Workforce Freedom Act"-legislation that would prohibit federal employees from organizing, joining, or participating in labor unions for the purposes of collective bargaining or representation. The NRLCA opposes this legislation. Budget/Appropriations: H.Con.Res 14-establishes the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2026-2034. The NRLCA is monitoring this legislation for potential cuts to federal and postal employee benefits. S.Con.Res.7-concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2026-2034. The NRLCA is monitoring this legislation for potential cuts to federal and postal employee benefits. H.R. 1-"One Big Beautiful Bill Act"-The NRLCA worked to oppose numerous proposed cuts, reductions, and eliminations to several federal and postal employee pay and benefits. The NRLCA also opposed cuts to Postal Service's EV fleet.

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Budget/Appropriations: H.R.4754 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 S.2431 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 H.R.8998 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 S.4802 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation: H.R. 2786 - Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025 S. 1547 - America the Beautiful Act H.R. 5036 - To remove the limitation imposed as a result of receiving funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund on the conversion of Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas, to a use other than public outdoor recreation. S. 2566 - Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. S.Con.Res.7 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. H.R.841 - To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund. H.R.1261 - Land and Water Conservation Fund Water Amendments Act of 2025 H.R.105 - Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act S.1050 - Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025 H.R.9602 - Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act H.R.6492 - EXPLORE Act H.R. 1065 - Outdoors for All Act S. 448 - Outdoors for All Act H.R. 1957 - Great American Outdoors Act H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 1065/S. 463) Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 1522) Anti-privatization resolution (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147) Postal Service retirement funds investment Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 3170) USPS Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3011) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) FAIR Fleets Act (H.R. 3098) Protect America's Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) Fair Pharmacies for Federal Employees Act (H.R. 4409)

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Retirement: ● Support for the Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 1522 Postal: Support H.R. 3011, USPS Shipping Equity Act Support H.Res. 70/S.Res 147 (USPS Anti Privatization Resolution) Support for H.R. 1065/S. 463, Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025

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Postal: H.Res. 70, resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government. S.Res.147, resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government. H.R. 1065/S. 463, Letter Carriers Protect Act, legislation to protect U.S. Postal Service employees who deliver mail. H.R. 1559, legislation to provide equity for all EAS-level postal employees by enabling them to appeal adverse personnel decisions to the Merit System Protection Board. H.R. 1560, legislation to amend Title 39 of the United States Code to provide for timely commencement of the consultations for pay and benefits, and that the findings and recommendations of a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service fact-finding panel to be binding. H.R. 2095, legislation to reverse a 2020 directive from the Chief Postal Inspector that limited the jurisdiction of the U.S. Postal Police to postal facilities. Under the directive, Postal Police are not able to investigate crimes against postal personnel and property not situated on postal owned or leased real estate. H.R. 2103, The bill would prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from downsizing facilities in under served areas, provide more oversight over modifications to delivery schedules, and increase public transparency on proposed changes. H.R. 3011, the USPS Shipping Equity Act, to enable the Postal Service to convey alcoholic beverages through the US mail. H.R. 5416, Contract Postal Unit Transparency Act,would provide procedures for closing a contract postal unit S. 1604, No RTO Act,legislation to suspend implementation of the Postal Service's regional transportation initiative Legislation relating to the closure and/or consolidation of postal facilities. Legislation relating to the improvement of postal performance and speed mail delivery. ACR2024, Postal Regulatory Commission Annual Compliance Report N2024-1, Advisory Opinion Relating to Proposed USPS Service Measurement Changes Government Issues: Legislation and USPS activities directly or indirectly impacting USPS governance, performance or finances. Budget/Appropriations: H.Con. Res. 14, the congressional budget resolution H.R. 1, the FY 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act H.R. 5166, the FY 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act Budget and appropriation issues that may impact the USPS and/or its employees. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: HR 2174/S 1597, legislation to prohibit federal agencies, including the Postal Service, from withholding from pay voluntary employee association dues or political action committee (PAC) contributions. Legislation that may impact the health, safety and/or welfare of USPS employees. Health Issues: Regulations and legislation that impact the Postal Service Health Benefits Program and Medicare. Medicare/Medicaid: Legislation and regulations that may impact the integration of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program and Medicare. Retirement: H.Con.Res 14, provisions included that may impact the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

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Budget/Appropriations: House Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (not yet introduced) Senate Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (not yet introduced) H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 H.R.8998 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 S.4802 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation: H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. S.Con.Res.7 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. H.R.841 - To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund. H.R.1261 - Land and Water Conservation Fund Water Amendments Act of 2025 H.R.105 - Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act S.1050 - Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025 H.R.9602 - Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act H.R.6492 - EXPLORE Act H.R. 1065 - Outdoors for All Act S. 448 - Outdoors for All Act H.R. 1957 - Great American Outdoors Act H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Reported lobbying issue

Postal: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 1065/S. 463) Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 1522) Anti-privatization resolution (H.Res. 70/S.Res. 147) Postal Service retirement funds investment Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Improving Acces to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 3170) USPS Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3011) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1)