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Postal Reform: President to Appoint Postmaster General with Senate Consent

This Act changes the selection process for the head of the U.S. Postal Service (Postmaster General). Instead of being chosen by the Postal Service Board of Governors, the Postmaster General will be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. This aims to increase political accountability and oversight of this vital public service, potentially influencing the efficiency and direction of mail delivery and postal services for citizens.
Key points
Change in Appointment: The Postmaster General will be appointed by the U.S. President, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, increasing executive and legislative control over the Postal Service.
Term Limits: The Postmaster General will serve a 5-year term, renewable once for an additional 5 years, requiring Senate consent for renewal.
Board of Governors Role: The Board loses the power to appoint or remove the Postmaster General, but retains the authority to fix the Postmaster General's pay and term of service.
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Print number: 118_S_5080
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2024-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Postmaster General Reform Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5080.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Change in Appointment: The Postmaster General will be appointed by the U.S. President, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, increasing executive and legislative control over the Postal Service.
  • Term Limits: The Postmaster General will serve a 5-year term, renewable once for an additional 5 years, requiring Senate consent for renewal.
  • Board of Governors Role: The Board loses the power to appoint or remove the Postmaster General, but retains the authority to fix the Postmaster General's pay and term of service.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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