We have received text from S. 4672: Postal Delivery Accountability Act. This bill was received on 2026-06-03, and currently has 3 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The Postal Delivery Accountability Act is a piece of legislation that mandates the United States Postal Service (USPS) to take specific actions to improve its delivery operations. Here is a breakdown of the key components of the bill:
Implementation of Recommendations
The main requirement of the bill is for the USPS to review and implement the recommendations made by the Inspector General of the USPS. These recommendations are aimed at addressing issues related to undelivered and partially delivered mail routes, as outlined in a report titled "Delivery Operations—Undelivered and Partially Delivered Routes" dated December 16, 2022.
Deadline for Implementation
The USPS is given a deadline to comply with this bill. Specifically, the Postal Service must implement the necessary recommendations within one year after the bill becomes law.
Goals of the Legislation
The intent behind this legislation is to enhance the efficiency and reliability of mail delivery services provided by the USPS, making sure that customers can expect better service regarding mail that has not been delivered or has only been partially delivered.
Oversight and Accountability
This bill aims to ensure that there is oversight of USPS operations related to delivery issues. By mandating action based on the Inspector General’s report, the legislation seeks to hold the Postal Service accountable for its delivery performance and to foster improvements where there are deficiencies.
Implications for the Postal Service
If enacted, the USPS will need to allocate resources towards reviewing its processes and making the necessary adjustments to comply with the Inspector General's recommendations. This may involve operational changes, staff training, and potential updates to technology used in delivery operations.
Expected Outcomes
The legislation is designed to enhance customer satisfaction by ensuring that issues related to undelivered mail are addressed proactively. It hopes to improve transparency in how the USPS handles its delivery routes and the communication with customers regarding their mail services.
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Senator Tina Smith Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Senator Tina Smith:
- S.4672: A bill to require the Postal Service to implement recommendations from the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service for improving identification and notification of undelivered and partially delivered routes, and for other purposes.
- S.4483: Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026
- S.4389: HELP Separated Children Act
- S.4385: Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2026
- S.4187: Data to Save Moms Act
- S.4168: Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Senator Tina Smith on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Smith.
Senator Tina Smith Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Senator Tina Smith is worth $5.4M, as of June 16th, 2026. This is the 162nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Smith has approximately $2.2M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Senator Tina Smith's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Smith.
Senator Tina Smith Stock Trading
We have data on up to $9.1M of trades from Senator Tina Smith, which we parsed from STOCK Act filings. Some of the largest trades include:
- A August 30th, 2018 sale of up to $500K of $PODD. The stock has risen 44.48% since then.
- A April 9th, 2019 sale of up to $500K of $ABT. The stock has risen 12.71% since then.
- A January 16th, 2018 sale of up to $500K of $CUTR. The stock has fallen 99.8% since then.
- A March 17th, 2020 sale of up to $500K of $DXCM. The stock has risen 49.38% since then.
- A June 1st, 2018 sale of up to $250K of $TCMD. The stock has fallen 47.74% since then.
You can track Senator Tina Smith's stock trading on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Smith.
2026 Minnesota US Senate Election
There has been approximately $33,222,942 of spending in Minnesota US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $4,518,343 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- NORTH STAR DAWN PAC ($2,370,500)
- CENTER FORWARD COMMITTEE ($1,229,749)
- DLGA ($543,958)
- CLEAR VOICE MINNESOTA ($175,000)
- UNITED BREAST CANCER SUPPORT PAC ($79,151)
The rating for this race is currently "Likely D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Minnesota US Senate election.
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