H.R. 2807: Postal Service Transparency and Review Act

The Postal Service Transparency and Review Act aims to increase oversight of the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding significant changes in postal services. The key components of the bill are as follows:

1. Definition of Significant Changes

The bill identifies major changes that the USPS may propose, which affect postal services on a nationwide or substantial basis, or that significantly impact service within a specific postal district.

2. Proposal Submission Requirement

Before implementing any significant changes, the USPS must submit a detailed proposal to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) at least 180 days prior to the effective date of the change. This proposal will request an advisory opinion regarding the change.

3. Advisory Opinion Timeline

Once the PRC receives the proposal, it must issue an advisory opinion within 180 days. The USPS is prohibited from taking any action to implement or carry out the proposed change until the PRC has issued its advisory opinion.

4. Implementation Suspension

If the PRC finds that the USPS did not seek an advisory opinion as required, it can suspend the implementation of the proposed change. In such cases, the USPS must revert to the previous service levels until it complies with the requirement to obtain advisory opinions from the PRC.

5. Legislative Process for Disapproval

The bill outlines the process for Congress to disapprove a USPS proposal. A joint resolution can be introduced to disapprove a proposal within 60 legislative days after the PRC issues its advisory opinion. For the disapproval to take effect, it must be formatted according to specific guidelines outlined in the bill.

6. Additional Regulations

The legislation also states that certain regulatory provisions of Title 5 will apply to postal service proposals, specifying how these provisions interact with the PRC's opinion process.

Relevant Companies

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