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Mandatory Postal Accident Reporting: Enhancing Road Safety

New regulations require the U.S. Postal Service to collect and publish data on traffic crashes involving mail vehicles resulting in injury or death. This aims to enhance road safety and accountability. Citizens will gain access to information regarding postal transport safety.
Key points
The U.S. Postal Service must collect and publicly report data on traffic crashes involving mail vehicles that result in injury or death.
Postal Service employees and contractors will be required to report such crashes within three days.
Contractors failing to report crashes face penalties, including fines, suspension, or termination of contracts.
The Postal Service will create an annual public report with aggregated statistics and analysis of crashes, without disclosing personal information.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-03-04
96%
For 402
Against 16
Abstain 0
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Passed House
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_758
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2025-01-28
Voting date: 2025-03-04
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 55
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_758.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. Postal Service must collect and publicly report data on traffic crashes involving mail vehicles that result in injury or death.
  • Postal Service employees and contractors will be required to report such crashes within three days.
  • Contractors failing to report crashes face penalties, including fines, suspension, or termination of contracts.
  • The Postal Service will create an annual public report with aggregated statistics and analysis of crashes, without disclosing personal information.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 16 (Roll no. 55). (text: CR H933-934)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Transport Security