H.R. 3076 · 117th Congress

Postal Service Reform Act of 2022

Introduced on May 11, 2021 by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY-12). 102 cosponsors, 44 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-108.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-108
Introduced
May 11, 2021
Cosponsors
102
44 from the other party
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Medicare
  • Performance measurement
  • Postal Regulatory Commission
  • Postal service
  • Public participation and lobbying
  • Retail and wholesale trades
  • State and local government operations
  • U.S. Postal Service

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Apr 6, 2022). Public domain.

Postal Service Reform Act of 2022

This bill addresses the finances and operations of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).

The bill requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish the Postal Service Health Benefits Program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under which OPM may contract with carriers to offer health benefits plans for USPS employees and retirees.

The bill provides for coordinated enrollment of retirees under this program and Medicare.

The bill repeals the requirement that the USPS annually prepay future retirement health benefits.

Additionally, the USPS may establish a program to enter into agreements with an agency of any state government, local government, or tribal government, and with other government agencies, to provide certain nonpostal products and services that reasonably contribute to the costs of the USPS and meet other specified criteria.

The USPS must develop and maintain a publicly available dashboard to track service performance and must report regularly on its operations and financial condition.

The Postal Regulatory Commission must annually submit to the USPS a budget of its expenses. It must also conduct a study to identify the causes and effects of postal inefficiencies relating to flats (e.g., large envelopes).

The USPS Office of Inspector General shall perform oversight of the Postal Regulatory Commission.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Carolyn B. MaloneyD-NY-12Sponsor

Democrats · 58

Republicans · 44

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Passage
    Feb 8, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 342–92
  2. On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
    Feb 28, 2022· Senate· Cloture· Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to 74–20
  3. On the Cloture Motion
    Mar 7, 2022· Senate· Cloture· Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–17
  4. On the Motion
    Mar 8, 2022· Senate· Procedural· Motion Agreed to 68–30
  5. On Passage of the Bill
    Mar 8, 2022· Senate· Passage· Bill Passed 79–19

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. May 11, 2021Introduced in House
  2. May 11, 2021Introduced in House
  3. May 11, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.
  4. May 11, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.
  5. May 11, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.
  6. May 12, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  7. May 13, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. May 13, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  9. Jul 16, 2021Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-89, Part I.
  10. Jul 16, 2021 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-89, Part I.
  11. Jul 16, 2021 · HouseHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2021.
  12. Jul 16, 2021 · HouseHouse Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2021.
  13. Jul 21, 2021Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Reform, H. Rept. 117-89, Part II.
  14. Jul 21, 2021 · HouseSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Reform, H. Rept. 117-89, Part II.
  15. Sep 30, 2021 · HouseHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 8, 2021.
  16. Sep 30, 2021 · HouseHouse Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 8, 2021.
  17. Nov 4, 2021 · HouseHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 18, 2021.
  18. Nov 4, 2021 · HouseHouse Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 18, 2021.
  19. Nov 18, 2021 · HouseHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 3, 2021.
  20. Nov 18, 2021 · HouseHouse Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 3, 2021.
  21. Dec 3, 2021 · HouseHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Jan. 21, 2022.
  22. Dec 3, 2021 · HouseHouse Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Jan. 21, 2022.
  23. Jan 21, 2022 · HouseHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 18, 2022.
  24. Jan 21, 2022 · HouseHouse Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 18, 2022.
  25. Feb 1, 2022Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
  26. Feb 1, 2022 · HouseCommittee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
  27. Feb 1, 2022Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
  28. Feb 1, 2022 · HouseCommittee on Ways and Means discharged.
  29. Feb 1, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171.
  30. Feb 7, 2022 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 912 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3076 and H.R. 6617. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for both bills. H.R. 6617 is being considered under a closed rule and H.R. 3076 is being considered under a structured rule. The resolution provides that H. Con. Res. 69 is considered adopted and provides that for purposes of the joint session to receive the President of the United States on March 1, 2022, former Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners shall not be admitted to the Hall of the House or rooms leading thereto.
  31. Feb 8, 2022 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 912. (consideration: CR H1033-1051; text: CR H1033-1039)
  32. Feb 8, 2022 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 3076 and H.R. 6617. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for both bills. H.R. 6617 is being considered under a closed rule and H.R. 3076 is being considered under a structured rule. The resolution provides that H. Con. Res. 69 is considered adopted and provides that for purposes of the joint session to receive the President of the United States on March 1, 2022, former Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners shall not be admitted to the Hall of the House or rooms leading thereto.
  33. Feb 8, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3076.
  34. Feb 8, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 912, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carolyn B. Maloney amendment.
  35. Feb 8, 2022 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of passage would be postponed.
  36. Feb 8, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1056-1057)
  37. Feb 8, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 342 - 92 (Roll no. 38).House · Roll call 38
  38. Feb 8, 2022 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 342 - 92 (Roll no. 38).House · Roll call 38
  39. Feb 8, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  40. Feb 8, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  41. Feb 9, 2022 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 266.
  42. Feb 10, 2022 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S621)
  43. Feb 10, 2022 · SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S621)
  44. Feb 14, 2022 · SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S653)
  45. Feb 14, 2022 · SenateSenate vitiated previous actions by Unanimous Consent. (CR S675)
  46. Feb 14, 2022 · SenateSenate returned papers to the House by Voice Vote.
  47. Feb 14, 2022 · HousePapers returned to House pursuant to H. Res. 925 (Senate message received on Feb. 15, 2022).
  48. Feb 14, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  49. Feb 14, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  50. Feb 15, 2022 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 273.
  51. Feb 17, 2022 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S797)
  52. Feb 17, 2022 · SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S797)
  53. Feb 28, 2022 · SenateCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 20. Record Vote Number: 66. (CR S826)Senate · Roll call 66
  54. Feb 28, 2022 · SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
  55. Mar 1, 2022 · SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S845-872)
  56. Mar 1, 2022 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
  57. Mar 1, 2022 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion.
  58. Mar 2, 2022 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S923-924, S947)
  59. Mar 2, 2022 · SenateCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S947)
  60. Mar 3, 2022 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S961-965)
  61. Mar 7, 2022 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1001-1012)
  62. Mar 7, 2022 · SenateCloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 17. Record Vote Number: 69. (CR S1011)Senate · Roll call 69
  63. Mar 8, 2022 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1023-1048)
  64. Mar 8, 2022 · SenatePoint of order that the measure violates section 3101(b) of S. Con. Res. 11, 114th Congress, raised in Senate.
  65. Mar 8, 2022 · SenateMotion to waive section 3101(b) of S. Con. Res. 11, 114th Congress, with respect to the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 30. Record Vote Number: 70. (CR S1046)Senate · Roll call 70
  66. Mar 8, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 19. Record Vote Number: 71.Senate · Roll call 71
  67. Mar 8, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 19. Record Vote Number: 71.Senate · Roll call 71
  68. Mar 8, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  69. Mar 28, 2022Presented to President.
  70. Mar 28, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  71. Apr 6, 2022Signed by President.
  72. Apr 6, 2022Signed by President.
  73. Apr 6, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-108.
  74. Apr 6, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-108.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION7 reports
    $4.8M reported (all issues)
  2. National Association of Letter Carriers2 reports
  3. UPS (UNITED PARCEL SERVICE)2 reports
    $3.4M reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024, 2026.

Sources and method

Every figure on this page traces to these records.

  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 5, 2026 · loaded Oct 5, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.