Bill113th Congress

H.R. 630

Postal Service Protection Act of 2013

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Introduced
Feb 13, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Latest Action
Apr 8, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]

Democrat·OR-4
Bioguide ID: D000191
First Name: PETER
Middle Name: A.
Last Name: DEFAZIO
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Cosponsors
2
Committees
5
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Related Bills
18
Subjects
1
Summaries
3
Titles
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
630
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 13, 2013
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Is Law
No
Apr 8, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

Source: House committee actions

Feb 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

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.

Source: House floor actions

Feb 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

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.

Source: House floor actions

Feb 13, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Feb 13, 2013IntroReferral1000

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Feb 13, 20130

Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 - Sets forth rules for the recalculation of annuities for employees of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and for the redetermination of surplus or supplemental liabilities under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Prescribes the "average pay" to be used in calculating annuities and surplus amounts.

Authorizes the transfer of surplus postal retirement contributions in FY2010 to the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, the Postal Service Fund, and the Employees' Compensation Fund under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) and to USPS for payment of its debt obligations.

Eliminates the requirement for pre-funding of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund.

Sets forth criteria for the closing or consolidation of postal facilities.

Allows USPS to provide any nonpostal service or product in a manner consistent with the public interest.

Provides for the mailing of wine and beer sent by a licensed winery or brewery in accordance with the laws of the state, territory, or district where the addressee or agent takes delivery.

Establishes in USPS the position of the Chief Innovation Officer who shall have proven expertise and success in the postal and shipping industry and in innovation, marketing, technology, and management. Establishes a Postal Innovation Advisory Commission. Requires the Postmaster General to report to specified congressional committees and the Postal Regulatory Commmission on a comprehensive strategy for maximizing USPS revenue through innovative postal and nonpostal products and services.

Prohibits USPS from reducing the frequency of mail delivery to fewer than six days each week or from increasing the expected delivery time for market-dominant products.

Repeals the annual limitation on the percentage changes on postal rates for market-dominant products.

Judiciary Committee

House· Standing

Oversight and Accountability Committee

House· Standing
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAlcoholic beveragesCongressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceMarketing and advertisingPerformance measurementPostal serviceResearch and developmentRetail and wholesale tradesRural conditions and developmentU.S. Postal Service

Introduced in House

Feb 13, 2013

Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 — Informed