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Official Title as Introduced

To clarify and increase the restrictions on political activities that are applicable to the members of the Postal Service Board of Governors, including the Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster General, and for other purposes.


Actions Overview (2)

Date Actions Overview
10/27/2020Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-564.
08/25/2020Introduced in House

All Actions (6)

Date All Actions
10/27/2020Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.
Action By: House of Representatives
10/27/2020Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-564.
09/16/2020Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Action By: Committee on Oversight and Reform
09/16/2020Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Action By: Committee on Oversight and Reform
08/25/2020Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Action By: House of Representatives
08/25/2020Introduced in House
Action By: House of Representatives

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Committees (1)

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Oversight and Reform08/25/2020 Referred to
09/16/2020 Markup by
10/27/2020 Reported by H. Rept. 116-564

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Reported to House (10/27/2020)

Nonpartisan Postmaster General Act of 2020

This bill restricts the political activities of the members of the Postal Service Board of Governors, including the Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster General.

Specifically, the bill prohibits (1) the Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster General from taking an active part in political management or political campaigns; and (2) the Board of Governors, the Postmaster General, and the Deputy Postmaster General from holding any political position while in office or soliciting funds for the campaign of a candidate for elected office or for a political party.

An individual must make certain financial disclosures prior to assuming the duties of Postmaster General or Deputy Postmaster General.