Bills · S 1002
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1002Government Operations and Politics
Deliver for Democracy Act
INTRO MAR 12· LAST ACTION MAR 12
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4MIN
COSPONSORS
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly links the cost of mailing newspapers and magazines to the Post Office's performance. For many communities, local newspapers and magazines are vital sources of information, and unreliable delivery can severely impact their readership and financial stability. If this bill becomes law, the Post Office would have a strong incentive to prioritize timely delivery for these publications. If it doesn't become law, the Post Office could raise rates for periodicals without being tied to specific delivery improvements, potentially increasing costs for publishers and leading to less predictable delivery for readers.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) cannot authorize the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to raise rates for periodicals in the upcoming year unless the USPS achieved a 95% on-time delivery rate or improved its on-time delivery by 2 percentage points for periodicals in the current year.
This provision creates a direct financial incentive for the USPS to improve its delivery performance for magazines and newspapers.
PROVISION 02
The Postmaster General must submit an annual public report to the PRC on the USPS's progress in delivering in-county and out-of-county newspaper mail on time.
This ensures transparency and accountability regarding the USPS's performance for newspaper delivery, allowing stakeholders and the public to monitor progress.
PROVISION 03
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is required to conduct a study on alternative pricing strategies for the USPS to improve the financial health of periodicals and other mail products that do not cover their costs.
This aims to explore sustainable financial solutions for valuable, but often unprofitable, mail services provided by the USPS.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
D· Vermont
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
84
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 57%
DEM 5 REP 2 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 12
Introduced in Senate
MAR 12
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1002
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 12, 2025
Last actionMar 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 12, 2025
Senate BillS 1002Government Operations and Politics
Deliver for Democracy Act
INTRODUCED MAR 12, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 12, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
8
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
