Government affairs

Today, Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), and Jack Bergman (R-MI) announced they would lead the House bipartisan postal caucus in the 119th Congress.

Today, Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced a resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Postal Service.

The August recess is an excellent time to engage with your members of Congress while they are home in their districts.

Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testified before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations at a hearing on mail theft and crime.

“Reaching a House majority sends a clear message that any privatization proposal would be dead on arrival in Congress,” NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said.

Today, the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025 was reintroduced in the House and Senate. 

Of particular note to letter carriers, the final package was stripped of any provision that would negatively impact letter carriers, our bargaining rights, and the postal network. 

Today, in a party-line 51-50 vote, with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, the Senate narrowly passed the updated One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). 

Today, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce unanimously voted (34-0) to advance the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 3170).

Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testified before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations at a hearing on the future of the Postal Service.

"NALC congratulates Ranking Member Garcia on this critical leadership position."

“A nationwide heat standard that sets clear requirements for USPS and other employers is the only way to truly mitigate the dangers that heat poses.” 

President Trump has nominated Anthony Lomangino and John LaValle, two Republican nominees, to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).

As a direct result of NALC’s action in the Senate, HSGAC’s text does not include the provision in the House-passed reconciliation bill that would eliminate the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) Special Annuity Supplement.

The White House budget calls for eliminating “official time,” and more specifically, “steward time” at the United States Postal Service.

Today, Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on the agency’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.

The initial legislation contained harmful provisions. Following aggressive lobbying efforts by NALC and the federal employee community, lawmakers removed two provisions.

"Congressman Connolly was a true champion for letter carriers and all federal employees."

Ask your representative co-sponsor H.Res. 70 and oppose cuts to postal retirement benefits.  

Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe participated in a Capitol Hill roundtable focusing on provisions set to be included in the budget reconciliation package that targets federal and postal employees' retirement benefits.

Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testified at a hearing before the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Today, in a 22-21 vote, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability (COR) advanced its budget reconciliation measure that would slash benefits for federal workers, including letter carriers.

Today, Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Joe Courtney (D-CT) introduced the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 3170).

On April 24, Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-4) introduced the Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3011) in the 119th Congress.

Congress has adjourned for spring recess and will not return to Washington, DC, until April 28.

The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act (S.1352/H.R.2736) was reintroduced in Congress on April 8. 

Today, Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced a Senate resolution (S.Res. 147).

Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a nine-hour markup and advanced several bills that would negatively impact federal employees.

Today, President Donald Trump signed a bill to fund the government through Sept. 30, narrowly avoiding a partial shutdown.

On March 10, in a 67-32 vote, the Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as the next secretary of labor. 

The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852) was reintroduced in Congress today.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that starting this week (Feb. 24, 2025), the agency is beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to people who were affected by the (WEP) and (GPO).

Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), David Valadao (R-CA), and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 1522).

Join us as we tell the White House “hell no!” to dismantling the Postal Service. 

If a member of Congress wants to support letter careers, co-sponsoring our priorities is the best way to do so.

Today, bipartisan lawmakers in the House and Senate reintroduced the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (POLCA) (H.R. 1065/S. 463).

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has created a web page for updates and frequently asked questions regarding the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act.

Today, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) into law, delivering a hard-fought victory for letter carriers and public servants across the nation. 

 The Senate is scheduled to begin consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act (H. R. 82) next week. 

Today, NALC joined other unions at a rally outside of the Capitol to call on the Senate to pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82).

President Brian Renfroe, other labor leaders, and members of Congress will speak at the event. 

On Dec. 5, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing on oversight of the Postal Service.

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Call (202) 224-3121 and ask your senators to bring H.R. 82 to the floor and support its passage.

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe released the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s intent to nominate Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) to serve as secretary of the Department of Labor (DOL).

Today, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) held a hearing on USPS Board of Governors (BOG) nominations. 

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe released the following statement regarding the Social Security Fairness Act.

“This is a major win for letter carriers and other federal annuitants who have been victimized by the WEP and GPO for decades,” NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said.

Contact your representative through NALC’s Legislative Action Center, or call (202) 224-3121.

Today, the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government held an oversight hearing on the Postal Service’s role and readiness in the upcoming election.