Gary Peters (D-MI)
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United States.
A Democratic resolution with 8 Republican cosponsors · See all 14 cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7101)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate voice vote
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States postal service. It notes the service's history starting from the Second Continental Congress in 1775. The resolution highlights the growth of the service to over 30,000 locations and its role as critical infrastructure. It honors the employees of the postal service for their work. Finally, the Senate resolves to celebrate this historic milestone and invites the public to participate.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +1
Would union members be better off under this?
The resolution explicitly honors the men and women who serve as employees of the postal service.
- Scored +1
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill notes the postal service provides universal access to all parts of the United States.
- Scored +1
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?
The resolution honors the men and women who serve as employees of the postal service.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Employees: The resolution honors the men and women who served and continue to serve as employees of the postal service (Resolution Section 2). This provides official recognition for the workforce.
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Public Celebration: The Senate invites the people of the United States to join the celebration by writing letters, buying stamps, or recognizing a postal employee (Resolution Section 4). This offers a way for the public to engage with the anniversary.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
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 people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill notes the postal service provides universal access to all parts of the United States. Would union members be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly honors the men and women who serve as employees of the postal service.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill notes that the postal service has facilitated commerce throughout United States history. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The resolution honors the men and women who serve as employees of the postal service.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The resolution recognizes the postal service as a vital part of the nation's critical infrastructure.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill celebrates the postal service's role in facilitating communication between Congress and citizens.
- 10/9/2025
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7101)
- 7/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/28/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 7/24/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4704)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island