Bills · HR 758
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 758Motor vehiclesMotor carriers
Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 28· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCurrently, there might not be a consistent and publicly accessible system for tracking serious crashes involving vehicles that deliver mail. This bill aims to change that by establishing a formal process for collecting, tracking, and publicly sharing data on injuries and deaths resulting from such incidents.
This matters because it increases transparency and accountability for the safety of mail transport operations. By making this information available, the Postal Service and the public can better understand the frequency, causes, and impacts of these crashes. This data could then be used to identify high-risk areas, improve driver training, implement safer operational practices, or advocate for better vehicle safety, potentially reducing future injuries and fatalities on our roads. If this bill doesn't become law, the current reporting practices, which may be inconsistent or not publicly accessible, would likely continue.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Postal Service must issue regulations to establish a system for collecting, tracking, and publicly reporting information about deaths and injuries from crashes involving vehicles transporting mail.
This provision creates the foundational rules for a consistent and transparent crash reporting system.
PROVISION 02
Postal Service employees and contractors (of any tier) involved in mail transport must report any traffic crash resulting in injury or death within three days of the incident.
This ensures comprehensive and timely data collection from all individuals and entities responsible for mail delivery.
PROVISION 03
The Postal Service must maintain an continuously updated internal digital database containing detailed information about all reported crashes.
This creates a central, organized repository for all crash data, allowing for thorough analysis and trend identification.
PROVISION 04
The Postal Service must make an annual public report available that summarizes aggregated statistics, trends, and analysis of crash data, without revealing personal identifying information.
This provides transparency to the public about the safety performance of mail transport operations.
PROVISION 05
Postal Service contractors who fail to report crashes within the three-day deadline will be subject to penalties, including fines, contract suspension, or termination.
This ensures compliance with reporting requirements from external service providers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
11 EVENTSMAR 4
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
MAR 3
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
MAR 3
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H933-935)
MAR 3
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 758.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 758
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025
House BillHR 758Motor vehiclesMotor carriers
Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
