Mike Rounds (R-SD)
USPS Executive Benefit and Bonus Removal Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4567-4568)
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
The "USPS Executive Benefit and Bonus Removal Act" aims to amend title 39 of the United States Code to place stricter limits on the compensation of Postal Service executive officers. It prohibits specific fringe benefits such as wellness reimbursements, certain parking allowances, and travel-amenity programs for covered executive officers. The bill also prohibits the use of first-class or business-class air travel for these individuals. Additionally, it sets a compensation cap for all officers and employees that does not exceed the pay of the President. Finally, it restricts bonuses for the Postmaster General during fiscal years when expenditures exceed revenues.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +2
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill improves fiscal responsibility by capping executive pay and limiting bonuses during deficit years.
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill reduces government expenditure by eliminating executive fringe benefits and premium travel.
- Scored +1
Would union members be better off under this?
The bill limits executive benefits without affecting the benefits of bargaining-unit employees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Limitation of Executive Fringe Benefits: The bill prohibits covered executive officers from receiving various fringe benefits, including financial planning, tax preparation, and membership dues for airline clubs or hotel loyalty programs (Section 2). This limits the types of perks executives can receive.
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Restriction on Premium Air Travel: The Postal Service is prohibited from paying for or reimbursing first-class or business-class air travel for covered executive officers (Section 2).
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Compensation Caps: No officer, executive, or employee of the Postal Service may receive compensation greater than that of the President (Section 3).
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Postmaster General Bonus Restrictions: The Governors are prohibited from approving bonuses or awards for the Postmaster General in fiscal years where the Postal Service's total expenditures exceed its revenues (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Requirement to Reimburse: Any covered executive officer who receives a prohibited fringe benefit or premium-class air travel after the effective date must reimburse the Postal Service for the fair market value of those benefits or accommodations (Section 2).
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill improves fiscal responsibility by capping executive pay and limiting bonuses during deficit years. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill reduces government expenditure by eliminating executive fringe benefits and premium travel.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — The bill limits executive benefits without affecting the benefits of bargaining-unit employees.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases transparency regarding executive compensation and benefits within the USPS.
- 8/7/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4567-4568)
- Introduced in Senate