Angie Craig (D-MN)
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.
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Postal Service to take action regarding its mail delivery routes. Specifically, it must review and, to the extent practicable, implement recommendations from the Inspector General. These recommendations come from a specific report titled "Delivery Operations--Undelivered and Partially Delivered Routes" dated December 16, 2022. The Postal Service is given a strict deadline to get this done. All required changes must be fully implemented within one year after the date this Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Enhances oversight and accountability by enforcing Inspector General recommendations regarding undelivered mail.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Seniors often rely heavily on mail delivery for medications, bills, and correspondence, which this bill seeks to protect.
- Scored +2
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Addresses route deficiencies that frequently affect delivery reliability in less densely populated areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(a): This provision requires the Postal Service to review and implement recommendations regarding undelivered and partially delivered routes from a specific Inspector General report. This could be considered positive because it aims to fix problems with mail not reaching folks, helping ensure people actually get the mail and packages they rely on.
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Section 1(b): This provision sets a hard deadline of one year after enactment for the Postal Service to implement the required recommendations. This is a positive accountability measure for the officials we vote for, as it stops them from dragging their feet and makes sure fixes happen in a timely manner.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no explicit details regarding potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees frequently rely on postal services for daily correspondence and medical deliveries. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Addresses route deficiencies that frequently affect delivery reliability in less densely populated areas. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors often rely heavily on mail delivery for medications, bills, and correspondence, which this bill seeks to protect. Would business owners be better off under this? — Aids businesses that rely on the postal service for shipping and correspondence. Would children be better off under this? — Ensures reliable delivery of household mail and packages that families depend on. Would farmers be better off under this? — Benefits rural and agricultural communities that rely on consistent mail delivery routes. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Supports reliable mail service for individuals who may depend on physical mail for critical communications and benefits. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Helps ensure consistent delivery of important documents and packages for middle-aged residents. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Improves daily mail delivery service quality for middle-class families. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Supports individuals with disabilities who may rely on home delivery for essential items and medications. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Addresses delivery route failures that often impact urban and densely populated delivery sectors. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Veterans often rely on the postal service for correspondence and benefits delivery. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Improves overall efficiency and reliability of postal operations for young adults.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Enhances oversight and accountability by enforcing Inspector General recommendations regarding undelivered mail. Does this give the federal government more power? — Imposes a federal statutory requirement and deadline on the Postal Service to implement specific administrative recommendations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Improves postal delivery reliability for consumers and businesses relying on mail services.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine