POSTAL Act of 2017
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 28, 2017)
Providing Opportunities for Savings, Transactions, and Lending Act of 2017 or the POSTAL Act of 2017
This bill expands the specific powers of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to include the provision of basic financial services, including: (1) small-dollar loans; (2) checking accounts, interest-bearing savings accounts, and services relating to international money transfers, each of which may be provided by the USPS alone or in partnership with depository institutions and credit unions; (3) other basic financial services as appropriate in the public interest; and (4) the creation of a Postal Card that allows users to engage in such financial services.
What just happenedJul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2017
- Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House