U.S. Congress - S.1853 Postal Service Protection Act of 2011
S.1853 - Postal Service Protection Act of 2011
A bill to recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations of the United States Postal Service, eliminate the requirement that the United States Postal Service pre-fund the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, place restrictions on the closure of postal facilities, create incentives for innovation for the United States Postal Service, to maintain levels of postal service, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Official: A bill to recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations of the United States Postal Service, eliminate the requirement that the United States Postal Service pre-fund the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, place restrictions on the closure of postal facilities, create incentives for innovation for the United States Postal Service, to maintain levels of postal service, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Postal Service Protection Act of 2011 as introduced.
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Official Summary
11/10/2011--Introduced.Postal Service Protection Act of 2011 - 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). PrescribesOfficial Summary
11/10/2011--Introduced.Postal Service Protection Act of 2011 - 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 Congress 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....Read the Rest
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S.1853 Postal Service Protection Act of 2011
dittmer
April 20, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 18th Congressional district of Illinois. I am writing as your constituent in the 18th Congressional district of Illinois. I support S.1853 - Postal Service Protection Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Mary Freeman -
S.1853 Postal Service Protection Act of 2011
Tribalize
February 24, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 2nd Congressional district of West Virginia. I support S.1853 - Postal Service Protection Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
As im sure as you know The Office of the Inspector General, which performs independent and objective audits of USPS’ programs, confirmed recently that the Postal Service “has built a war chest of over $326 billion to address fut... -
S.1853 Postal Service Protection Act of 2011
Simon7
February 03, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 22nd Congressional district of New York. I oppose S.1853 - Postal Service Protection Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
You failed miserably, there is no mention of early retirements, we the workers are ready to revolt, deplorable working conditions, have you been hiding your head somewhere, we want out !
How would you like to be forced at your age to ...
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