Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
Summary
House Resolution 439 is a formal statement expressing the position of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service (USPS) should remain a public, independent agency rather than being sold to or managed by private corporations. The resolution calls on Congress to take the necessary steps to prevent privatization and ensure the USPS continues to operate as a government-run service. For citizens, this measure aims to preserve the current universal service mandate, which guarantees mail delivery to every address in the country at standardized rates, regardless of geographic location.
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